| ![Show Contents]() Debien History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 France The people of Gascogne, an ancient region of France adopted Debien as a surname during the Middle Ages. Debien was a name for someone who lived in Gascony, where the family was established in a commune in the department of Basses-Pyrénées, near Bayonne. Early Origins of the Debien familyThe surname Debien was first found in Gascony (French: Gascogne), an area of southwest France bordering Spain, that was part of the "Province of Guyenne and Gascony" prior to the French Revolution, where the family was anciently established in a commune in the department of Basses-Pyrénées, near Bayonne. Early History of the Debien familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Debien research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1588 is included under the topic Early Debien History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Debien Spelling VariationsFrench surnames were subject to numerous spelling alterations depending on the region and time it was used. The early development of the French language relied heavily on borrowing elements and grammar from other languages. For example, Old French was infused with Germanic words and sounds when barbarian tribes invaded and settled in France after the fall of the Roman Empire. Middle French also borrowed heavily from the Italian language during the Renaissance. As a result of these linguistic and cultural influences, the name Debien is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Desbiens, Dubien, Debien, Bien, Bienne, Bienné, Bienabe, Bienabé, Bienaimé, Bienaymé, Bienvenu, Bienvenue and many more. Early Notables of the Debien familyMore information is included under the topic Early Debien Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Debien migration to Canada | + |
In 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Migration was slow. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name Debien has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Debien were Debien Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Étienne Debien, who married Marie Campeau in Montreal in 1691
- Etienne Debien, son of Denis and Suzanne, who married Marie Campeau, daughter of Etienne and Catherine, in Montreal, Quebec on 2nd January 1691 1
Debien Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Étienne Debien, who married Marie-Dorothée Tremblay in Baie-St-Paul, Quebec in 1715
- Michel Debien, son of Etienne and Marie, who married Marie-Anne Jamme, daughter of Pierre and Madeleine, in Pointe-Claire, Quebec on 8th May 1724 1
- François Debien, son of Etienne and Renée, who married Marie-Jeanne Goujon, daughter of Pierre and Marie-Catherine, in Montreal, Quebec on 30th September 1728 1
- Jean-Baptiste Debien, son of Etienne and Marie, who married Marie-Josephte Goujon, daughter of Pierre nad Marie-Catherine, in Montreal, Quebec on 19th January 1728 1
- Etienne Debien, son of Etienne and Marie, who married Suzanne Royer, daughter of Jean and Catherine, in Quebec on 1st November 1734 1
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- Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 1, Institut Drouin, 1958.
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Debien migration to Canada 
