Lejarre History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Lejarre surname was originally an occupational name for a Potter, derived from the Old French word "jarre," meaning an earthenware vessel. Early Origins of the Lejarre familyThe surname Lejarre was first found in Brittany, originally Armorica in ancient times, where the family has been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The family were well established in the region of Dol and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility. Early History of the Lejarre familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lejarre research. Another 62 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1620 and 1674 are included under the topic Early Lejarre History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lejarre Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Jarre, Jarret, Jarry, Jarree, Jarrie, L'Jarre, Jarrette, Jarron, Lejarre, Jarier, Jarrier, Jarriel and many more. Early Notables of the Lejarre familyAnother 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lejarre Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Lejarre familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jean Baptiste Jarry, who came to Louisiana in 1719; Eloi Jarry, who arrived in Montreal in 1653; Andre Jarry, who came to Quebec in 1659; Pierre Jarry, who arrived in Montreal in 1665.
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