Robidas History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsAuvergne in ancient France was the home of the first family to use the name Robidas. Robidas was a name for someone who lived in Auvergne, where the family was established in early times in a seigniory, which became a marquisate in 1565 for D'Amboise. Early Origins of the Robidas familyThe surname Robidas was first found in Auvergne, a historic province in south central France where the family was established in early times in a seigniory, which became a marquisate in 1565 for D'Amboise. Early History of the Robidas familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Robidas research. Another 47 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1783 and 1868 are included under the topic Early Robidas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Robidas Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of French surnames; in part, as spelling, and the spelling names was not yet standardized during the early development of the written French language. Later, there was much branching and movement of families, and spellings would change according to region. Variations of the name Robidas include Robidou, Robidoux, Robidout, Robidan, Robidant, Robident, Robida, Robidat and many more. Early Notables of the Robidas familyAnother 43 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Robidas Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Migration was slow. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name Robidas has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Robidas were Robidas Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
Robidas Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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