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![Show Contents]() Veker History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 France
The name Vacher is derived from the French word "vache," which means "cow." Sources believe that the name was originally an occupation name for a person that worked with cows, such as a cowherd. 1 Early Origins of the Veker familyThe surname Veker was first found in Brittany, originally Armorica in ancient times, where the family has been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The family were well established in the region of Dol and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility. Guillaume Vacher, son of Guillaume and Guilmette, settled in Canada in the 17th century. He married Marguerite Benoist, daughter of Gabriel and Anne-Marie, at Trois-Rivières on 26th November 1685. 2 Early History of the Veker familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Veker research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1619, 1648, 1665, 1667, 1668, 1683, 1701, 1773 and 1774 are included under the topic Early Veker History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Veker Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Vacher, Vachere, Vachereau, Vacheron, Vachier, Vachiery, Vachon, Fach and many more. Early Notables of the Veker familyMore information is included under the topic Early Veker Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Veker familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacques Vacher, an early emigrant to Canada from La Rochelle, France; and Jean Vacher, who was on record in Louisiana in 1721.
- Dionne, N.-E., Origine Des Familles Canadiennes-Français. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1969. Print.
- Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print
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