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Early Origins of the Milliet family

The surname Milliet was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France where the family has been traced from ancient times.

The family branched into Ile-de-France, Bourgogne, Dauphiné, Lorraine, Savoie, and they became the Barons of Challes and Barons of Faverges. Among the most recognized were: Theodore Millet, Colonel, who was named Knight of the Empire in 1810, then Baron of the Empire in 1813; Jean-François Millet (1814-1875), who was a talented painter, designer, and engraver. Today, parts of France are proud to be associated with such a dedicated family.

Early History of the Milliet family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Milliet research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1450, 1539, 1572, 1582, 1642, 1679, 1686, 1708 and 1719 are included under the topic Early Milliet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Milliet Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Millet, Milliet, Millez, Millais, Millay, Millets, Milet, Milez, Milais, Milets, Milay, de Millet and many more.

Early Notables of the Milliet family

Notable amongst the family at this time was Theodore Millet, Colonel, Knight of the Empire; Francisque Millet (1642-1679), also known as Jean-François Milée or Millet I, a...
Another 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Milliet Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Milliet Ranking

In France, the name Milliet is the 8,532nd most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Milliet family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jean Millot settled in Quebec in 1654; Jacques Millet settled in Louisiana in 1719; Caleb Millet settled in Barbados in 1699; Mary Millett settled in Boston in 1768.



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