Deguilbault History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe French surname Deguilbault is thought to be derived from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements "Wil," meaning will or desire and "Berht," meaning bright or famous. Early Origins of the Deguilbault familyThe surname Deguilbault was first found in Poitou where they held a family seat in the Seigneurie of Guilbault, which was originally spelled Guillebeau. The Seigneurie originated in 1456, taking its name from the noble family in that district. Early History of the Deguilbault familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Deguilbault research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Deguilbault History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Deguilbault Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Guilbaud, Guilbault, Guillebault, Guilbeault, Guilbot, Guillebeau, Guilbeaux, Guilbeau, Guillebot, De Guilbault and many more. Early Notables of the Deguilbault familyMore information is included under the topic Early Deguilbault Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Deguilbault familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Charles Guilbaut who arrived in Quebec in 1646 from Perche in southern Normandy; Jean Guilbert arrived in Quebec in 1668 from Picardy to the east of Normandy.
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