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The surname Millais was first found in Kent where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Norman influence of English history dominated after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. The family name was first referenced in the 13th century when held estates in that shire. They are believed to have been from Millieres, 8 kilometers NW of St.Dauveur-Landelin in Normandy and were a kin of the great Avranches family.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Millais research. Another 186 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1600, 1638, 1671, 1675, 1696, 1704, 1705, 1720, 1740 and 1746 are included under the topic Early Millais History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Millais, Milliere, Milleres, Milers, Milliers, Millhouse, Millhus, Millus and many more.
Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Isaac Milles or Mills (1638-1720), an English cleric from Cockfield, Suffolk; and his son, Thomas Milles (1671-1740), Church of Ireland bishop of...
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