Tissot History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Périgord region of France is the ancient homeland of this noble name. Early Origins of the Tissot familyThe surname Tissot was first found in Périgord, where this eminent family held a family seat since ancient times. Many of the branches had their noble status maintained in 1599, 1634, 1667, 1668, 1715 and so on. In recognition of their valiant conduct at war, many members of this noble family received lands and titles and were prominent citizens. This family had many members who were admitted to the Order of the Knights of Malta and to the Knights of Saint Cyr in 1706, 1751, 1768, and on August 7, 1773, Jeanne from the Redon branch of the family was admitted. Many distinctive members of the Tessieres family participated in the Assembly of Notables in 1789. Urbain Tessier, born in 1624, son of Artus and Jeanne, travelled from France to Canada in the 17th century. After settling in the Canadian province of Quebec he married Marie Archambault, daughter of Jacques and Françoise, on 28th September 1648. They remained together in Quebec until Urbain's death at Montreal on 21st March 1689. 1 Early History of the Tissot familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tissot research. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1130, 1247, 1255, 1325 and 1447 are included under the topic Early Tissot History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tissot Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Tessieres, Teyssières, Teissière, Tessier, Tessiere, Tesieres, Tesierres, Tesier, Les Teyssieres, La Teissiere, La Tesiere, Tissier, Le Tissier, Letessier, Tisserand, Tesserand, Tessereau, Tissot and many more. Early Notables of the Tissot familyMore information is included under the topic Early Tissot Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tissot RankingIn France, the name Tissot is the 749th most popular surname with an estimated 6,576 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Tissot Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Tissot Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Tissot Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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