Facher History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Vacher is derived from the French word "vache," which means "cow." Sources believe that the name was originally an occupation name for a person that worked with cows, such as a cowherd. 1 Early Origins of the Facher familyThe surname Facher 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. Guillaume Vacher, son of Guillaume and Guilmette, settled in Canada in the 17th century. He married Marguerite Benoist, daughter of Gabriel and Anne-Marie, at Trois-Rivières on 26th November 1685. 2 Early History of the Facher familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Facher research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1619, 1648, 1665, 1667, 1668, 1683, 1701, 1773 and 1774 are included under the topic Early Facher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Facher Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Vacher, Vachere, Vachereau, Vacheron, Vachier, Vachiery, Vachon, Fach and many more. Early Notables of the Facher familyMore information is included under the topic Early Facher Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Facher Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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