| ![Show Contents]() Mizen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England Etymology of MizenWhat does the name Mizen mean? Mizen is one of the thousands of new names that the Norman Conquest brought to England in 1066. The Mizen family lived in Yorkshire. Their name is thought to be derived from the place-name, Moucon, in Normandy, although another account suggests that it is a variation of the French name Musset. Both theories are considered valid, but historians disagree on which applies to individual cases. Early Origins of the Mizen familyThe surname Mizen was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat in the large village of Muston in the East Riding of that County shown at the taking of the Domesday Book in 1068 to be held by Gilbert de Ghent (Flanders) from the King. Gilbert held the Manor at that time and, conjecturally, the family are believed to be descended from this Norman noble. The village name Muston or Musson is also believed to be related to a Norman family name of Moucon, and may have been the surname of Gilbert of Ghent (Flanders) or Gand, or a member of his family. Gilbert was one of the most highly honored Barons who assisted Duke William at Hastings in 1066. He became Baron Folkingham, possibly a nephew of Queen Matilda, and held no less than 172 English manors. Early History of the Mizen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mizen research. Another 184 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1094, 1207, 1326, 1373, 1473 and 1509 are included under the topic Early Mizen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mizen Spelling VariationsMultitudes of spelling variations are a hallmark of Anglo Norman names. Most of these names evolved in the 11th and 12th century, in the time after the Normans introduced their own Norman French language into a country where Old and Middle English had no spelling rules and the languages of the court were French and Latin. To make matters worse, medieval scribes spelled words according to sound, so names frequently appeared differently in the various documents in which they were recorded. The name was spelled Muston, Musson, Moucon, Mussen, Mustons, Mussin, Musin, Muson, Musten, Moussen, Mousson, Mussons, Mustain, Mustin and many more. Early Notables of the Mizen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Mizen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Mizen migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Mizen Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Richard Mizen, English convict who was convicted in Wiltshire, England for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Burrell" on 22nd July 1830, arriving in New South Wales 1
- George Mizen, aged 29, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Taymouth Castle" 2
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