Forcier History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Forcier familyThe surname Forcier was first found in Dordogne. Individuals sharing this heritage are cited as early as the seventeenth century, with Pierre De Forceville, born in 1654 in Douai, a philosophy professor who was named rector of Dinant. In 1721 he became Spiritual Director at Cambrai College. Early History of the Forcier familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Forcier research. The years 1800, 1820, 1845, 1848 and 1863 are included under the topic Early Forcier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Forcier Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Force, Forceville, Forcier and others. Early Notables of the Forcier familyNotable amongst the name at this time was Gedeon-Adolphe-Casimir De Forceville, born in Moulvis (Somme) in 1800, was a banker in Amiens and became judge at the court of commerce in this city. His interest in sculpture grew, and he showed some of his works at the Paris Salon. He finished a few large works: the statue of Pierre l'Ermite, in bronze, which is in Place S.-Michel in Amiens; the... Forcier RankingIn the United States, the name Forcier is the 9,972nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Forcier is ranked the 996th most popular surname. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Forcier Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
Forcier Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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