Mersereau History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

The prestigious French surname Mersereau is a proud sign of a rich and dynamic ancestry. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Artois were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. As well as the names of the saints of the Christian Church, many of the most common French are derived from personal names of Germanic origin. They derive from the language of the Franks who controlled most of France after the fall of the Holy Roman Empire. The surname Mersereau is derived from the name Marchand, which is derived from the Latin and Old French words for merchant.

Early Origins of the Mersereau family

The surname Mersereau was first found in Artois, a former province of northern France.

Active in the events of the times, the family branched and held extensive lands in Paris, Berry, and Lorraine where they intermarried with many notable and important families. From there as ambassadors, diplomats and statesmen they founded branches in Geneva, Italy and Germany.

Amongst the many titles and lands they were awarded for their contributions to the King were de Beauepas, du Collenu, de L'Ecluse, de Maisoncelle, de Richemont, du Mas, de Malaval and de Touville, several of which were for their lands and estates in both Normandy and Bretagne.

Early History of the Mersereau family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mersereau research. Another 46 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1400, 1497, 1608, 1689, 1734 and 1760 are included under the topic Early Mersereau History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mersereau Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mercier, Mercié, Merciait, Merciai, Merciaie, Merciay, Merciez, Mercyer, Mercyé, Mercyait, Mercyai, Mercyaie, Mercyay, Mercyez, Merciée, Mercyée, Merciaies, Mercyaies, Merciey, Mercyey, Merciest, Mercyest, Merciet, Mercyet, Mercereau and many more.

Early Notables of the Mersereau family

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Mersereau migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mersereau Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Ada Mersereau, aged 28, who landed in America, in 1905
Clara Mersereau, aged 9, who landed in America, in 1905
Mr. L. Mersereau, who settled in America, in 1910
Mrs CH. Mersereau, aged 31, who landed in America, in 1910
Ross Mersereau, aged 34, who immigrated to the United States, in 1911
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Mersereau migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mersereau Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Capt. John Mersereau U.E., (Mercereau) (b. 1735) who settled in Maugerville, Sunbury County, New Brunswick c. 1784 member of the Refugee Company 16, married to Gertrude (Charity) Van Horne having 5 children, he died in 1814 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Mersereau (post 1700) +

Peter Mersereau (1788-1879), American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Richmond County, 1845
Paul Mersereau, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Richmond County, 1834
Joshua Mersereau, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Richmond County, 1857
Joshua Mersereau Jr., American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Chenango County, 1801-02
Joshua Mersereau, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Richmond County, 1777-78, 1779-83, 1784-86
John G. Mersereau, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Steuben County 2nd District, 1848-49
Jacob Mersereau (1782-1846), American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Richmond County, 1832-33
Edward C. Mersereau (b. 1828), American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Broome County, 1865
David Mersereau (1769-1835), American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Richmond County, 1806-09; Common Pleas Court Judge in New York
Cornelius Mersereau (1798-1877), American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Broome County, 1840; Postmaster
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Citations +

Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X