The Durelle surname evolved from the Old French word "dur," meaning "hard," or "hardy." In some instances the name may have developed from the prefix "de" meaning "son of," as in de Huré becoming Duré.
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Early Origins of the Durelle family
The surname Durelle 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. They were anciently the Lords and Counts of Auvergne and Brettagne.
Early History of the Durelle family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Durelle research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1488, 1625, 1640, 1644, 1648, 1677 and 1683 are included under the topic Early Durelle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Durelle Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Duré, Dure, Durat, Durate, Duret, Durel, Durelle, Durette, Durot, Dureau, D'Huré, Hurette, Hureau, Hurel and many more.
Early Notables of the Durelle family
John Durel (1625-1683), Dean of Windsor, born at St. Heliers, Jersey, in 1625, and entered Merton College, Oxford, in 1640. "When Oxford was garrisoned by Charles I... Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Durelle Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Durelle migration to Canada
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Durelle Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
George and Isabelle Girard Durelle, who came from La Rochelle to Canada
