Resse History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Resse family

Early History of the Resse family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Resse research. Another 176 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1350, 1705, 1733, 1783 and 1825 are included under the topic Early Resse History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Resse Spelling Variations

French 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 Resse is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Tressan, Tresan, Tressont, Tressand, Tressanc, Tressant, Tresont, Tresand, Tresanc, Tresant, Terssen, de Tressan, de Tresan, de Tressont, de Tressand, de Tressanc, de Tressant, Tessant, du Tressan, du Tresan, du Tressont, du Tressand, du Tressanc, du Tressant, du Tresont, du Tresand, du Tresanc and many more.

Early Notables of the Resse family

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Migration of the Resse family

France was active as a cultural leader in the early 16th century. One particular area in which they lead was the exploration of the New World. The explorers, like Jacques Cartier in 1534, led the way to North America. Champlain, in 1608, made the first of twenty voyages to France to attract settlers and brought the first migrant in 1617. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec, and 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 Resse 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 Resse were Jan Terssen, who arrived in New York State in 1635; A. Tessant, age 36; arrived in New York in 1823.