| ![Show Contents]() Florans History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Florans familyThe surname Florans was first found in Lorraine, where the family has been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The name is "a masculine personal name, Latin Florentius. The fame of Florentius, an Angevin saint, made the name popular among the Normans. " 1 In England, Florence of Worcester (d. 1118), was an English "chronicler, a monk of Worcester, who is said by one of his continuators, who praises his skill and industry, to have died on 7 July 1118." 2 Early History of the Florans familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Florans research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1721 is included under the topic Early Florans History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Florans Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Florence, Florance, Florange, Florenges, Florenge, Florens, Florans, Florent, Florenty and many more. Early Notables of the Florans familyMore information is included under the topic Early Florans Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Florans Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Conrad Florans, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1739 3
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