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  Maler Coat of Arms / Maler Family CrestThe surname of MALER was an occupational name 'the maile' a manufacturer of bags or wallets. Occupational surnames originally denoted the actual occupation followed by the individual. At what period they became hereditary is a difficult problem. Many of the occupation names were descriptive and could be varied. In the Middle Ages, at least among the Christian population, people did not usually pursue specialized occupations exclusively to the extent that we do today, and they would, in fact, turn their hand to any form of work that needed to be done, particularly in a large house or mansion, or on farms and smallholdings. In early documents, surnames often refer to the actual holder of an office, whether the church or state. The name was derived from the Old English word 'maylere'. The small villages of Europe, or royal and noble households, even large religious dwellings and monasteries, gave rise to many family names, which reflected the occupation or profession of the original bearer of the name. Following the Crusades in Europe in the 11th 12th and 13th centuries a need was felt for an additional name. This was recognized by those of gentle birth, who realised that it added prestige and practical advantage to their status. At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers, was the insignia painted on his shield, and embroidered on his surcoat, the draped and flowing garment worn over the armour. Early records of the name mention John de Redinge Mayler, during the reign of Edward III (1327-1377), Freeman of York. Henry Maylor was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of the year 1379. Later instances of the name include John Mayle, who registered at Oxford University in the year 1606, and Robert Mayler of London enrolled there in 1616, George Maller married Sarah Longworth at St. Peter, Cornhill, London in the year 1714, and Sarah, daughter of Thomas Mailler was baptised at St. James's, Clerkenwell, London in 1735. |
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