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![Show Contents]() Belanger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 added many new elements to an already vibrant culture. Among these were thousands of new names. The Belanger family lived in Nottingham in the midlands of England. However, the family was originally descended from the Bellengers, the Knights of Facomberg in Picardy, France and the name has been corrupted from the name of the French Boulanger family, who were chevaliers (knights) of Hainaut and Flanders. Early Origins of the Belanger familyThe surname Belanger was first found in Worcestershire where John Belinger was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of 1275. 1 From this earliest record, we move to 16th century London where William Bellinger is buried at St. Peter, Cornhill in 1563; and the same church records show Thomas Bland and Rose Bellynger married at that time. William Bellinger and Dorothy Ferrybye were married in 1572-3 and later, Richard Ashman and Joan Belinger were married in 1620. 2 Early History of the Belanger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Belanger research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1468, 1469, 1477, 1642 and 1721 are included under the topic Early Belanger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Belanger Spelling VariationsEndless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Ballenger, Ballinger, Bellinger, Bellenger and others. Early Notables of the Belanger familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Francis Bellinger (died 1721), an English physician, an original member of the Spalding Society.
John Bellinger was a "bookseller in London; Cliffords...
Another 28 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Belanger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Belanger World RankingIn the United States, the name Belanger is the 1,719th most popular surname with an estimated 17,409 people with that name. 3 However, in Canada, the name Belanger is ranked the 32nd most popular surname with an estimated 46,260 people with that name. 4 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Belanger is the 13rd popular surname. 5  Migration of the Belanger family to Ireland
Some of the Belanger family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 162 words (12 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Belanger or a variant listed above:
Belanger Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Nicolas Belanger who married Marie De Rainville, daughter of Paul and Rolline Poete in 1659 in Vachon
Belanger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Antoine Bélanger who married Marie-Anne Poulin in 1771
- Julian Belanger who settled in New York in 1775
- Julian Belanger, who landed in New York in 1798 6
Belanger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mr. Belanger, aged 24, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1827 6
Belanger Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Hubert Belanger, aged 22, who landed in America from Rio de Janiero, in 1904
- E. Belanger, aged 23, who immigrated to America from Paris, France, in 1905
- Emile Belanger, aged 28, who immigrated to the United States from Paris, France, in 1905
- Avila Belanger, aged 55, who settled in America from France, Paris, in 1911
- Charles Belanger, aged 46, who landed in America from St. Maude, France, in 1912
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Belanger Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- François Bélanger, son of François and Françoise Horlays, who married Marie Guyon, daughter of Jean Guyon and Mathurine Robin on June 27th, 1636 in the Parish of Notre Dame, Quebec city
- Louis-François Belanger, son of François and Marie, who married Marguerite Le François, daughter of Charles and Madeleine, in Chateau-Richer, Quebec on 3rd November 1682 7
- Charles Belanger, son of Charles and Barbe, who married Catherine Voyer, daughter of Pierre and Catherine, in Chateau-Richer, Quebec on 18th April 1689 7
- Jacques Belanger, son of François and Marie, who married Elisabeth Tibault, daughter of François and Elisabeth-Agnès, in Cap-Saint-Ignace, Quebec on 22nd November 1691 7
- Charles Belanger, son of Charles and Barbe, who married Geneviève Gagnon, daughter of Pierre and Barbe, in Saint-Anne, Quebec on 18th February 1692 7
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Belanger Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Alexis Belanger, son of Charles and Barbe, who married Marie Gagnon, daughter of Noel and Geneviève, in Chateau-Richer, Quebec on 27th November 1704 7
- Alexis Belanger, son of Charles and Barbe, who married Marie Le Sot, daughter of Joseph and Marguerite, in Chateau-Richer, Quebec on 15th February 1711 7
- Prisque Belanger, son of Charles and Geneviève, who married Geneviève Gosselin, daughter of Ignance and Anne, in Saint-Laurent, Quebec on 6th November 1724 7
- Joseph Belanger, son of Pierre and Marie, who married Angélique Sureau, daughter of Hilaire and Louise, in Montreal, Quebec on 5th March 1729 7
- Alexandre Belanger, son of Charles and Geneviève, who married Madeleine Branconnier, daughter of Jean and Françoise, in Saint-Laurent, Quebec on 3rd April 1731 7
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Belanger Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Adrian Belanger, aged 24, who immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1912
- Celine Belanger, aged 19, who settled in Montreal, Canada, in 1912
- Edward Augustin Belanger, aged 73, who immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1913
- Ernest Belanger, aged 30, who immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1914
- Eugene L. Belanger, aged 24, who settled in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, in 1920
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Belanger (post 1700) | + |
- Wilfred J. Belanger, American Democratic Party politician, Member of New Hampshire State House of Representatives from Nashua 3rd Ward; Elected 1938 8
- Nelson J. Belanger, American politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Albany County 3rd District, 1924, 1928; Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 28th District, 1934, 1936 8
- Maria Cruz Belanger, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Guam, 1972 8
- Laurent Belanger, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Florida, 1972 8
- Joseph William Belanger, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964 8
- Cyprien J. Belanger, American Democratic Party politician, Member of New Hampshire State Senate 19th District; Elected 1916; Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1920 8
- Charles Belanger, American Republican politician, Candidate for New Hampshire State House of Representatives from Berlin 4th Ward, 1938 8
- C. Joseph Belanger, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Circuit Judge in Michigan 3rd Circuit, 1935 8
- Brenda Elaine Belanger, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 2004 8
- Andrew J. Belanger, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Michigan 15th District, 1932; Secretary of Michigan Democratic Party, 1937 8
- ... (Another 14 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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- Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 1, Institut Drouin, 1958.
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 29) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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