Lachine History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Lachine family

Early History of the Lachine family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lachine research. The years 1851, 1861, 1866, 1871, 1891, 1894 and 1912 are included under the topic Early Lachine History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lachine Spelling Variations

French surnames were subject to numerous alterations in spelling because of the various cultural groups that inhabited specific regions. Eventually, each region possessed its own local dialect of the French language. The early development of the French language, however, was also influenced by 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 Lachine is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Lachaine, La Chaine, Lachêne, La Chêne and others.

Early Notables of the Lachine family

Notable amongst this name at this time was many individuals in Canada, such as Joseph Lachaine, who was a physician and commissioner in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Blainville, Quebec, in 1851. François Lachaine worked in Deux-Montagnes, Quebec, in 1861; Joseph Lachaine lived in Clauss, Quebec, in 1861; Antoine Lachaine was a carter in Tannery West, Quebec, in...
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Migration of the Lachine family

By 1643 there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Since immigration was slow, early marriage was desperately encouraged amongst the immigrants. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. 15,000 explorers left Montreal in the late 17th and 18th centuries. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the Acadian presence in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island had reached 500. In 1755, 10,000 French Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to England and were deported to Louisiana. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The distinguished family name Lachine has made significant contributions to the culture, arts, sciences and religion of France and New France. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Lachine were many individuals of the lineage who arrived onto Canadian shores from France between 1600 and 1900. Most arrived during the nineteenth century, but a few immigrated earlier, such as Marie-Anne Lachaine, who married in Lorette in 1712.