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![Show Contents]() Rémilleaux History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Rémilleaux familyThe surname Rémilleaux was first found in Limouisin, where the family was established in early times. The members of this family became numerous and also migrated to other regions in France, where they distinguished themselves through their respective accomplishments. Some members of the branch Rémillard established themselves in a parish in the department of Orne, in the district of Mortagne. Early History of the Rémilleaux familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rémilleaux research. Another 23 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1620 and 1645 are included under the topic Early Rémilleaux History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rémilleaux Spelling VariationsHistory has changed the spelling of most surnames. During the early development of the French language in the Middle Ages, a person gave his version of his name, phonetically, to a scribe, a priest, or a recorder. Some variables were adopted by different branches of the family name. Hence, there spelling variations of the name Rémilleaux, some of which include Remillard, Rémillard, Remillon, Rémillon, Remeon, Remillot, Rémillot, Remilleau, Rémilleau, Remilleaux, Rémilleaux, Remillaud, Rémillaud, Remillaut, Rémillaut and many more. Early Notables of the Rémilleaux familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rémilleaux Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Rémilleaux familyFrance was active as a cultural leader in the early 16th century. One particular area in which they lead was the exploration of the New World. The explorers, like Jacques Cartier in 1534, led the way to North America. Champlain, in 1608, made the first of twenty voyages to France to attract settlers and brought the first migrant in 1617. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec, and 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 Rémilleaux 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 Rémilleaux were François Roumihat, who married Anne Gaboury in L'Islet, in New France in 1681; and who died in St-Michel-De-La-Durantaye in 1700. His descendants have used the Rouillard and Remillard forms of the name. Franç.
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