Milot History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Milot family
The surname Milot was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France where the family has been traced from ancient times.
The family branched into Ile-de-France, Bourgogne, Dauphiné, Lorraine, Savoie, and they became the Barons of Challes and Barons of Faverges. Among the most recognized were: Theodore Millet, Colonel, who was named Knight of the Empire in 1810, then Baron of the Empire in 1813; Jean-François Millet (1814-1875), who was a talented painter, designer, and engraver. Today, parts of France are proud to be associated with such a dedicated family.
Early History of the Milot family
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Milot Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Millet, Milliet, Millez, Millais, Millay, Millets, Milet, Milez, Milais, Milets, Milay, de Millet and many more.
Early Notables of the Milot family
Notable amongst the family at this time was Theodore Millet, Colonel, Knight of the Empire; Francisque Millet (1642-1679), also known as Jean-François Milée or Millet I, a...
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Milot Ranking
In Quebec, Canada, the name Milot is the 814th most popular surname. 1 However, in France, the name Milot is ranked the 4,040th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 2
Milot migration to the United States +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Milot Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
- Pierre Milot, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1773 3
Milot migration to Canada +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Milot Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
- Jacques Milot, son of Philippe and Christine, who married Marie-Marthe Pinson, daughter of Pierre and Marie, in Montreal, Quebec on 7th January 1654 4
- Jacques Milot, son of Gabriel and Julienne, who married Jeanne Hébert, daughter of Augustin and Adriane, in Montreal, Quebec on 7th March 1660 4
- Charles Milot, son of Jean and Mathurine, who married Marie Pothier, daughter of Claude and Louise, in Montreal, Quebec on 12th May 1689 4
Milot Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
- Jacques Milot, son of Jean and Mathurine, who married Hélène Guenet, daughter of Jean and Étiennette, in Montreal, Quebec on 9th July 1700 4
- Jacques Milot, son of Jacques and Hélène, who married Marie-Josephte Fortier, daughter of Louis and Charlotte, in Pointe-Claire, Quebec on 13th February 1736 4
- Pierre Milot, son of Charles and Marie-Anne, who married Marie Blais, daughter of Jacques and Louise-Angélique, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec on 9th February 1756 4
Contemporary Notables of the name Milot (post 1700) +
- Richard Paul "Rich" Milot (1957-2021), American football linebacker in the National Football League who played his entire nine-year career with the Washington Redskins from 1979 to 1987
Citations +
- "The first 1,000 family names by rank, Quebec (in French only)" Institut de la statistique du Quebec, https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/document/family-names-in-quebec/tableau/the-first-1000-family-names-by-rank-quebec
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 2, Institut Drouin, 1958.