Dagneau History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The name Dagneau has a long French heritage that first began in the northern region of Normandy. The name is derived from when the family lived in the diocese of Coutances, in Normandy.

Early Origins of the Dagneau family

The surname Dagneau was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where they held a family seat at Aigneaux in the diocese of Coutances in Rouen, and were members of the aristocracy of that region. The first of this name on record was Herbert D'Aigneaux who was descended from the Vicomte Caen in the Cotentin. The family gave its name to the parish of Aigneaux. It is assumed that Herbert joined the Duke of Normandy in his conquest of England in 1066 A.D. Sometime before 1074 Herbert sold part of his estates to Bishop Odo of Bayeux, and also purchased other lands from Corbin, his son. The Aigneaux family had a very important barony consisting of many fiefs along the River Lavire for seven miles, together with St.-Contest at Amfreville on the island of Marie. They were the benefactors of many religious establishments.

Early History of the Dagneau family

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Dagneau 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 Dagneau include Daignault, D'Aigneau, Daigneau, Daignaux, D'Aiognaux, Daignaud, D'Aignaud, D'Aignault, D'Aigneaux, Daigneaux, Deneau, Deneault, Denyau, Denais, Deinout, Deinieau, Denault, Denaut, Denaux, Deneux, Denieau, Daieneault, D'Aieneault, Daineau, D'Aineau, Aignault and many more.

Early Notables of the Dagneau family

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Dagneau migration to Canada +

Immigration to New France was slow; therefore, 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. By the 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. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The distinguished family name Dagneau 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 Dagneau were

Dagneau Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Jean Dagneau, son of Jean and Renée, who married Marie-Louise Michaud, daughter of Brésil and Marguerite, in Quebec on 10th September 1670 1
Jacques Dagneau, son of François and Marie, who married Marie Le Pelé, daughter of Pierre and Catherine, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec on 8th February 1683 1
Jean Dagneau, son of Jean and Renée, who married Françoise Rondeau, daughter of Pierre and Catherine, in Saint-Jean-de-l'ìle-d'Orléans, Quebec on 7th June 1686 1
Michel Dagneau, son of Robert and Jacqueline, who married Marie Lamy, daughter of Isaac and Madeleine, in Sorel, Quebec on 18th May 1688 1

Dagneau Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Jean Dagneau, son of Jean and Françoise, who married Françoise Guillemet, daughter of Nicoals and Marie, in Saint-Michel, Quebec on 7th January 1716 1
Philippe Dagneau, son of Michel and Marie, who married Madeleine Raimbault, daughter of Pierre and Jeanne-Françoise, in Montreal, Quebec on 13th September 1727 1
Jean Dagneau, son of Michel and Marie, who married Marie-Élisabeth Raimbault, daughter of Pierre and Jeanne-Françoise, in Longue-Pointe, Quebec on 17th March 1728 1
Joseph Dagneau, son of Jean and Françoise, who married Angélique Lepage, daughter of Louis and Sébastien, in Berthier, Quebec on 24th April 1730 1
Jacques Dagneau, son of Jacques and Louise, who married Marie-Anne Cluseau, daughter of Jean-Baptiste and Anne, in Quebec on 7th January 1730 1
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Citations +

Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 1, Institut Drouin, 1958.