Chaceour History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The name Chaceour comes from one of the family having worked as a person who was the chaser. In this case the surname is derived from the Old French word chasser which means to hunt. 1

Early Origins of the Chaceour family

The surname Chaceour was first found in Somerset where Brutone le Chaceour was recorded 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edwrad III's reign.) 2

Early History of the Chaceour family

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Chaceour Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Chaceour have been found, including: Chaser, Chasar, Chacero, Chacer, Chasour and many more.

Early Notables of the Chaceour family

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Migration of the Chaceour family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Chaceour, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : Joseph Chaser who arrived in Philadelphia in 1764.

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.