Carriou History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Carriou family

Early History of the Carriou family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Carriou research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1332, 1455, 1487, 1566, 1582, 1586, 1589 and 1614 are included under the topic Early Carriou History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Carriou Spelling Variations

Carriou has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Carier, Carrier, Carriere and others.

Early Notables of the Carriou family

Distinguished members of the family include Benjamin Carier . (1566-1614), English Catholic controversialist, born in Kent. He was the son of Anthony Carier, a learned minister of the church...
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Migration of the Carriou family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Carrious to arrive on North American shores: John Carrier, who came to Maryland in 1662; Jean Carrier, who is on record in Montreal in 1660; Charles Ignace Carrier, an Acadian, who arrived in South Carolina in 1756.