Cordonnier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

The name Cordonnier belongs to the early history of France, in that much fought over region of Normandy. It is a product of the family's residency in Normandy, where this eminent family was established in a seigniory, which was erected in 1694 for de la Motte.

Early Origins of the Cordonnier family

The surname Cordonnier was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where this eminent family was established in a seigniory, which was erected in 1694 for de la Motte.

Early History of the Cordonnier family

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Cordonnier Spelling Variations

One 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 Cordonnier include Cordonnier, Cordonnière, Cordonerie and others.

Early Notables of the Cordonnier family

Notable amongst the family in this period was

Guy Cordonnier, godfather of Dom Lobineau and Pierre Cordonnier, a prior of Manoir de Dol

Cordonnier Ranking

In France, the name Cordonnier is the 1,223^rd most popular surname with an estimated 4,579 people with that name. 1

Cordonnier migration to Canada +

Approximately 110 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 people in Quebec. France gave land incentives for 2,000 migrants during the next decade. Early marriage was desperately encouraged amongst the immigrants. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. 15,000 explorers left Montreal in the late 17th and 18th centuries. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. Migration to New France (Quebec) continued from France until it fell in 1759. In the year 1675 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. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The distinguished family name Cordonnier has made significant contributions to the culture, arts, sciences and religion of France and New France. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Cordonnier were

Cordonnier Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Jean Cordonnier, born in 1721, who married Marie Corpron in Quebec

Contemporary Notables of the name Cordonnier (post 1700) +

Léon-Paul-Joseph Cordonnier (1861-1941), general
Denis-Georges Cordonnier (1893-1952), politician
Louis-Marie Cordonnier (1859-1940), architect

Citations +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/