Fautrières History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Fautrières familyThe surname Fautrières was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France where the family has been known since early times. Early History of the Fautrières familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fautrières research. Another 156 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1060, 1230, 1308, 1320, 1404, 1417 and 1770 are included under the topic Early Fautrières History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fautrières Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Fautrières, Fautrière, Fautrièrres, Fautrièrre, Fautrièrts, Fautrièrt, de Fautrières and many more. Early Notables of the Fautrières familyNotable amongst the family at this time was
Migration of the Fautrières familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Fardinn Fautres, who settled in Virginia in 1648; Ferd Fautres settled in Virginia in 1651.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Tendre et féal Motto Translation: Tender and faithful |