The Fleur-de-lis: Meanings, Uses, and Facts • FamilySearch

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The Fleur-de-lis: Meanings, Uses, and Facts • FamilySearch

The fleur-de-lis has been used for centuries. Whether used as a royal decoration, a religious symbol, or a simple decoration, it has a rich history.

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Bmacdunn

I have a small fleur de lis silver brooch( about the size of a $1 Australian coin.) which belonged to my great grandfather, a Scotsman.His surname was Meudell ( born 1831) and we have never found out whether the name was of German or French origin.

Betty Mac

R LeeHammett

RoseBretz

Hi,

The fleur-de-lis is a french symbol, so I am almost sure that Meudell would be a french name.

I hope this helps you,

Rose