Show ContentsPatenotre History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The French surname Patenotre is of occupational origin, deriving from the trade or activity of the initial bearer. In this instance, the name is derived from the word "patena', meaning "sacred disc,) in the form of a small plate that serves to cover the chalice and to receive the Sacred Host. Therefore, the progenitor of the surname Patenotre was someone who used this device for religious purposes.

Early Origins of the Patenotre family

The surname Patenotre was first found in the region of Champagne, in the southern department of Haute-Marne.

Early History of the Patenotre family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Patenotre research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1423, 1845 and 1871 are included under the topic Early Patenotre History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Patenotre Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Patenotre, Patnode, Patenode, Patnaude, Paterson, Patenostre and many more.

Early Notables of the Patenotre family

Notable amongst the family during this period was

  • Jules Patenotre des Noyers, a French diplomat who was born in Baye in the Marne in 1845...


Canada Patenotre migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Patenotre Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
  • Nicolas Patenotre, son of Nicolas and Adriane, who married Marguerite Buron, daughter of Antoine and Xainte, in Quebec on 30th October 1651 1
  • Jean Patenotre, son of Nicolas and Marguerite, who married Marie Brunet, daughter of Antoine and Françoise, in Montreal, Quebec on 25th October 1683 1
  • Pierre Patenotre, son of Nicolas and Marguerite, who married Catherine Brunet, daughter of Antoine and Françoise, in Montreal, Quebec on 25th November 1685 1
  • Charles Patenotre, son of Nicolas and Marguerite, who married Françoise Séguin, daughter of François and Jeanne, in Montreal, Quebec on 8th February 1694 1
  • Michel Patenotre, son of Nicolas and Marguerite, who married Marguerite Mercier, daughter of Julien and Marie, in Sainte-Anne, Quebec on 11th November 1698 1
Patenotre Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Charles Patenotre, son of Charles and Françoise, who married Marie-Jeanne L'Huissier, daughter of Pierre and Marguerite, in Longueuil, Quebec on 12th August 1720 1
  • Étienne Patenotre, son of Charles and Françoise, who married Angélique Lamarre, daughter of André and Angélique, in Longueuil, Quebec on 24th November 1721 1
  • François Patenotre, son of Pierre and Catherine, who married Ursule Achim, daughter of Étienne and Marie, in Longueuil, Quebec on 16th February 1722 1
  • Joseph Patenotre, son of Charles and Françoise, who married Marie-Françoise Desautels, daughter of Pierre and Thérèse-Angélique, in Longue-Pointe, Quebec on 21st February 1729 1
  • François Patenotre, son of Marin and Marguerite, who married Élisabeth Guyon, daughter of Claude and Catherine, in Sainte-Famille-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 17th October 1734 1
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  1. Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 2, Institut Drouin, 1958.


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