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Early Origins of the Minos family

The surname Minos was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where this eminent family held a family seat from very early times.

Early History of the Minos family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Minos research. Another 236 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1559, 1586, 1600, 1624, 1642, 1672, 1700, 1711 and 1829 are included under the topic Early Minos History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Minos Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mignot, Minot, Mygnot, Mignau, Mignaux, Migneaux, Migneau, Mignolt, Migno, Mygnau, Mygnaux, Mygneaux, Mygneau, Mygnolt, Mygno, Minau, Minaux, Mineaux, Mineau, Minolt, Mino, Mignaud, Mignault, Mygnaud, Mygnault, Minos, Myno and many more.

Early Notables of the Minos family

Notable amongst the family in this period was Claudine Françoise "Marie" Mignot (1624-1711), French adventuress, born near Grenoble, at Meylan who at the age of 16 married the Treasurer of the province of Daupine, and when he died, she was left his fortune. His will was disputed by the family and she sought the protection of François de l'Hôpital, Marshal...
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Canada Minos migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Minos Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
  • René Minos, who settled in Quebec in 1682


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