Show ContentsGuilbeault History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The French surname Guilbeault is thought to be derived from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements "Wil," meaning will or desire and "Berht," meaning bright or famous.

Early Origins of the Guilbeault family

The surname Guilbeault was first found in Poitou where they held a family seat in the Seigneurie of Guilbault, which was originally spelled Guillebeau. The Seigneurie originated in 1456, taking its name from the noble family in that district.

Early History of the Guilbeault family

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Guilbeault Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Guilbaud, Guilbault, Guillebault, Guilbeault, Guilbot, Guillebeau, Guilbeaux, Guilbeau, Guillebot, De Guilbault and many more.

Early Notables of the Guilbeault family

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Canada Guilbeault migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Guilbeault Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
  • Hermine Guilbeault, aged 72, who immigrated to Montreal Canada, in 1908
  • Marie Guilbeault, aged 35, who settled in Montreal Canada, in 1908
  • Raoul Guilbeault, aged 36, who immigrated to Montreal Canada, in 1908
  • George Guilbeault, aged 20, who settled in Montreal, Canada, in 1924

Contemporary Notables of the name Guilbeault (post 1700) +

  • Narcisse V. Guilbeault, American Democratic Party politician, Elected New Hampshire State House of Representatives from Allenstown 1938 1
  • Steven Guilbeault (b. 1970), Canadian science reporter and environmental reporter


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 20) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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