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The distinguished surname Lemassonte originated in the beautiful and majestic country of France. The surname Lemassonte is an occupational name, which means that it is a type of hereditary surname. Occupational names were derived from the name of the primary occupation of the first person who used the name. In this case it is derived from the Old French word machun, which meant "stone cutter." Accordingly, the original bearer of this name was a worker in stone or mason.
The surname Lemassonte was first found in Provence, where this illustrious family has held a family seat since ancient times.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lemassonte research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1397, 1414, 1450, 1572, 1636, 1676 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Lemassonte History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Masson, Masond, Masonde, Mason, Masen, Masons and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Lemassonte Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gilles Masson, who came to Québec, where he married Marie-Jeanne Gauthier in1668; Jacques Masson, who wedding to Jeanne Jousselot of Québec ws in 1670.