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![Show Contents]() Geygne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The Geygne surname is thought to come from the Old French word "gagner," which meant "to till" or "cultivate" the land. A such, the name Geygne was likely originally an occupational name for a farmer or cultivator. Early Origins of the Geygne familyThe surname Geygne was first found in Bourgogne where the family held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Geygne familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Geygne research. Another 178 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1516, 1576, 1579, 1611, 1645, 1674, 1675, 1685 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Geygne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Geygne Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gagne, Gagnes, Gane, Gaine, Gaigne, Geigne, Geygne, Gaygne, De Gagne, De Gagnes, DesGagne, Des Gagne, Desgagne, desGagne, Gagny, Gagnay, Gagnais, Gagney, Gagneais, Gagnet, Gagnau, Gaigne, Gaignet, Gaigney, Gaigny and many more. Early Notables of the Geygne familyMore information is included under the topic Early Geygne Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Geygne familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Louis Gasnier (1612-1661), who received a deed for land in St. Ann de Beupré in 1640; Louis Gagnier, who came to Montréal in 1657; Marie Louise Gagne, who immigrated to Qué.
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