Barbuat History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Barbuat dates back to the days of Medieval France, in the region of Brittany. It is derived from their residence in the place named Barbeau, in the province of Brittany. Early Origins of the Barbuat familyThe surname Barbuat was first found in Brittany, where the lordship of Barbu was erected in 1696 in favor of Trévieux. Early History of the Barbuat familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barbuat research. Another 268 words (19 lines of text) covering the years 1252, 1371, 1414, 1459, 1485, 1488, 1530, 1789 and 1811 are included under the topic Early Barbuat History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Barbuat Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of French surnames; in part, as spelling, and the spelling names was not yet standardized during the early development of the written French language. Later, there was much branching and movement of families, and spellings would change according to region. Variations of the name Barbuat include Barbu, Barbut, Barbuat, Barboux, Barbillet, Barbillon, Barbeillon, Barbin and many more. Early Notables of the Barbuat familyMore information is included under the topic Early Barbuat Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Barbuat familyFrench settlers came early to North American, following in the wake of the explorers, and creating New France. Quebec City, founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain is said to have been the first American site founded as a permanent settlement, rather than as just a commercial outpost. But emigration was slow, in 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 French people in Quebec, and by 1663, when the region was officially made The Royal Colony of New France, by Louis XIV, there still only around 500 settlers. Over 2,000 would arrive during the next decade. Early marriage was desperately encouraged amongst the immigrants. Youths of 18 took fourteen-year-old girls for their wives. The fur trade was developed and attracted immigrants, both noble and commoner from France. By 1675, there were around 7000 French in the colony, and by that 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. Despite the loss of the Colony to England, the French people flourished in Lower Canada. Among settlers to North America of the Barbuat surname were André Barbou, son of Adrien and Cathrine Moquet, who married, in 1716; Marie Fouchard, daughter of Jean and Anthoinette Bertram. Mr. Barbe was established in Louisiana in 1727..
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