Fachner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
France

The name Vacher is derived from the French word "vache," which means "cow." Sources believe that the name was originally an occupation name for a person that worked with cows, such as a cowherd. 1

Early Origins of the Fachner family

The surname Fachner was first found in Brittany, originally Armorica in ancient times, where the family has been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The family were well established in the region of Dol and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility.

Guillaume Vacher, son of Guillaume and Guilmette, settled in Canada in the 17th century. He married Marguerite Benoist, daughter of Gabriel and Anne-Marie, at Trois-Rivières on 26th November 1685. 2

Early History of the Fachner family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fachner research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1619, 1648, 1665, 1667, 1668, 1683, 1701, 1773 and 1774 are included under the topic Early Fachner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Fachner Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vacher, Vachere, Vachereau, Vacheron, Vachier, Vachiery, Vachon, Fach and many more.

Early Notables of the Fachner family

More information is included under the topic Early Fachner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Fachner migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Fachner Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

S. Fachner, aged 40, who arrived in South Australia in 1847 aboard the ship "Hermann von Beckerath" 3
Elisabeth Fachner, aged 58, who arrived in South Australia in 1847 aboard the ship "Gellert" 4

Citations +

Dionne, N.-E., Origine Des Familles Canadiennes-Français. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1969. Print.
Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) HERMANN VON BECKERATH 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847HermanVonBeckerath.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) GELLERT 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847Gellert.htm