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![Show Contents]() Griseaux History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The surname Griseaux is a name of ancient French origin. It was a Breton name given to a person with gray hair. The name Griseaux is derived from the Old French word "gris," which means "gray," and was often given to someone with gray hair. Early Origins of the Griseaux familyThe surname Griseaux was first found in Brittany where this distinguished family held a family seat at Motte, and were prominent members of the aristocracy. Early History of the Griseaux familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Griseaux research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1789 is included under the topic Early Griseaux History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Griseaux Spelling VariationsFrench surnames were subject to numerous spelling alterations depending on the region and time it was used. The early development of the French language relied heavily on borrowing elements and grammar from other languages. For example, Old French was infused with Germanic words and sounds when barbarian tribes invaded and settled in France after the fall of the Roman Empire. Middle French also borrowed heavily from the Italian language during the Renaissance. As a result of these linguistic and cultural influences, the name Griseaux is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Gris, Griss, Grix, LeGris, Legris, Legriss and many more. Early Notables of the Griseaux familyMore information is included under the topic Early Griseaux Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Griseaux familyIn the 1700s, land incentives were finally given out by France to 2,000 migrants. Early marriage was encouraged in New France, and youths of 18 took fourteen-year-old girls for their wives. The fur trade was developed and attracted migrants, both noble and commoner from France. 15,000 explorers left Montreal in the late 17th and 18th centuries, leaving French names scattered across the continent. The search for the Northwest passage continued. Migration from France to New France or Quebec, as it was now more popularly called, continued until 1759. 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 the treaty of Utrecht, Acadia were ceded by France to Britain in 1713. In 1755, 10,000 French Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to England and were deported. They found refuge in Louisiana. Meanwhile, in Quebec, the French race flourished, founding in Lower Canada, one of the two great solitudes which became Canada. Many of this distinguished family name Griseaux were prominent in social, cultural, religious and political affairs in France and New France. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Griseaux were Adrien Legris (1686), Jean Legris (1692 Lépine), and Denis Legris (1728) all arrived in Quebec from Ile-de-France.
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