| ![Show Contents]() Ffrench History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of FfrenchWhat does the name Ffrench mean? From the historical and enchanting region of France emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Ffrench family. Originally, the people of this region went by one (personal) name. Surnames evolved during the Middle Ages when people began to assume an extra name to avoid confusion and to further identify themselves. These names then began to be "fixed" or hereditary. One of the types of names adopted as surnames, were habitational names; those derived from place names. The Ffrench surname was likely first used by someone who held lands belonging to the French king, or perhaps for someone from the Île de France. A habitational name was often used for someone who had moved away from the place after which they were named. This name was sometimes used by soldiers in the feudal period. In French Canada, it was used as secondary "dit" name. Early Origins of the Ffrench familyThe surname Ffrench was first found in Picardy (French: Picardie) in northern France, where this celebrated family held a family seat since ancient times. One of the noble branches of the family originates from Jehan La France and a distinctive member of this branch was the Attorney of the King at the Bailliage (district government) of Orléans in 1378. The family remained at Montech during the 1400's and Pierre of Montech is recorded as staying at Montauban around 1500. In 1570, Pierre was a Consul and then in 1596 he was promoted to 1st consul. Jean, Attorney for the King in the Chamber of Edicts of Castres in 1640, was the remaining member of the branch of the France Mandoul family and in 1651, he was granted the title of Lord of Mandoul. By 1721, this noble family had branched to Béarn, Gascogne, Périgord and Comtat. As a result of their prominent position in society, the family formed many alliances with other powerful families of the times and in this way, the family acquired several titles and lands as dowries. The Béarn family of France possessed the seigniory of Benejac and of Incamps. However, this branch took the name of Vignau after an alliance with the Vignau family of Biaznos. Jacques Lafrance, born in 1678, son of Jacques and Marie, travelled from France to Canada in the 17th century. After arriving in the Canadian province of Quebec he married Marie-Louise Alary, born in 1686, daughter of René and Louise, on 21st November 1712. They remained together in Quebec until Jacques passed away on 24th December 1750. Marie-Louise passed away on 18th July 1754. 1 Early History of the Ffrench familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ffrench research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1223, 1291, 1297, 1300, 1354, 1357 and 1363 are included under the topic Early Ffrench History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ffrench Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lafrance, Lafrence, Lafrense, Lafrensse, Lafronce, Lafransse, Lafranse, Lafronse, Lafronsse, France, Francès, Frence, Frenche, Lefrance, Lefranche, Le France, La Franse, French, Frances, Lafrence, Lafrench and many more. Early Notables of the Ffrench familyMore information is included under the topic Early Ffrench Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Ffrench migration to the United States | + |
Ffrench Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Marie Ffrench, aged 2, who arrived in America in 1635 2
- William Ffrench, aged 30, who landed in America in 1635 2
- Win Ffrench, aged 30, who landed in New England in 1635 2
- Elizabeth Ffrench, aged 6, who landed in America in 1635 2
- Ffrancis Ffrench, aged 10, who landed in America in 1635 2
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| Ffrench migration to West Indies | + |
The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 3Ffrench Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century- John Ffrench, aged 26, who landed in St Christopher in 1634 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Ffrench (post 1700) | + |
- Maurice Lamont Ffrench (b. 1999), American professional NFL football wide receiver
- Charles Kenvyn ffrench -Constant FRCP FMedSci FRSE, British neurology researcher, specialising in multiple sclerosis
- Royston Ffrench (b. 1975), British professional flat jockey, the 1997 British Champion Apprentice Jockey who has won multiple Grade 1 races in Europe and the Middle East
- Robert Ffrench (b. 1962), Jamaican reggae singer and record producer
- Peter Ffrench (1844-1929), Irish politician, Member of Parliament for South Wexford (1893-1918)
- Isamaya Ffrench (b. 1989), British make-up artist and creator of wearable art
- The Very Revd Gonville Aubie ffrench -Beytagh (1913-1991), South African Anglican priest who served as the Dean of Johannesburg
- Di ffrench (1946-1999), New Zealand photographic and performance artist and sculptor whose work is in the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki and the Hocken Collections in Dunedin
- Conrad Fulke Thomond O'Brien- ffrench (1893-1986), 2nd Marquis de CastelThomond, British Secret Intelligence officer, captain in the Tipperary Rangers of the Royal Irish Regiment and 16th The Queen's Lancers in World War I
- ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
- Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_West_Indies
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