Bujet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Bujet

What does the name Bujet mean?

The surname Bujet is a ancient French name that was first used in the province known today as Limousin. It was a name for someone who lived in Limousin, where this eminent family was established in early times, in a village in the department of Corrèze, in the district of Ussel.

Early Origins of the Bujet family

The surname Bujet was first found in Limousin, where this eminent family was established in early times, in a village in the department of Corrèze, in the district of Ussel.

Early History of the Bujet family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bujet research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1770, 1771, 1784, 1834, 1839, 1849, 1852 and 1878 are included under the topic Early Bujet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bujet Spelling Variations

There were a great number of spelling variations in French surnames. One reason for this was the wide variety of cultural influences present in France during the early development of the French language. The many spelling variations of the name include Bugeau, Bugeaud, Bugeaut, Bugeaux, Bugeauld, Bugeault, Bugeaulx, Bugeot, Bugeard, Buget, Bugette, Bujeau, Bujaud, Bujeaud, Bujaut, Bujeaut, Bujaux, Bujeaux, Bujauld, Bujeauld, Bujault, Bujeault, Bujaulx, Bujeaulx, Bujot, Bujeot, Bujard, Bujardet, Bujold, Bujet, Bujette, Bujon and many more.

Early Notables of the Bujet family

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Migration of the Bujet family

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 Bujet 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 Bujet were François Bugeault, who married Marie-Anne Raymond in Quebec City in 1746; and R. Bujon, who, at the age of 24; settled in Portland, ME in 1822.