Milleres History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Milleres familyThe surname Milleres was first found in Kent where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Norman influence of English history dominated after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. The family name was first referenced in the 13th century when held estates in that shire. They are believed to have been from Millieres, 8 kilometers NW of St.Dauveur-Landelin in Normandy and were a kin of the great Avranches family. Early History of the Milleres familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Milleres research. Another 186 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1600, 1638, 1671, 1675, 1696, 1704, 1705, 1720, 1740 and 1746 are included under the topic Early Milleres History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Milleres Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Millais, Milliere, Milleres, Milers, Milliers, Millhouse, Millhus, Millus and many more. Early Notables of the Milleres familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Isaac Milles or Mills (1638-1720), an English cleric from Cockfield, Suffolk; and his son, Thomas Milles (1671-1740), Church of Ireland bishop of... Migration of the Milleres familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
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