Decarriais History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Decarriais family

Early History of the Decarriais family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Decarriais 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 Decarriais History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Decarriais Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Decarriais are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Decarriais include: Carier, Carrier, Carriere and others.

Early Notables of the Decarriais 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 Decarriais family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Decarriais or a variant listed above: 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.