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![Show Contents]() Delaguillaume History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The Delaguillaume family can find its origins within the landscape of Medieval France, particularly in that coastal region once known as Normandy. Their name is derived from the popular Norman given name William, which is composed of the elements will, meaning desire, and helm, meaning protection or strength. Early Origins of the Delaguillaume familyThe surname Delaguillaume was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where they held a family seat and were conjecturally descended from the Comte D'Evroux, in the castle of Evreux. Guillemets, also called angle quotes, Latin quotation marks, or French quotation marks are named after Guillaume Le Bé (1525-1598), the French punchcutter and engraver Early History of the Delaguillaume familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Delaguillaume research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1070, 1087 and 1816 are included under the topic Early Delaguillaume History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Delaguillaume Spelling VariationsOne 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 Delaguillaume include Guilaume, Guillaume, Guilaum, Guillamauax, Guillemot, Guillaumie, Guillaumes, Guillaumaud, Guillaumaut, Guillaumard, Guillaumart, De Guillaume and many more. Early Notables of the Delaguillaume familyMore information is included under the topic Early Delaguillaume Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Delaguillaume familyIn 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Migration was slow. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name Delaguillaume has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Delaguillaume were Mr. Guillaume arrived in Louisiana en 1756.
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