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![Show Contents]() Guillamauax History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The Guillamauax family can find its origins within the landscape of Medieval France, particularly in that coastal region once known as Normandy. Their name is derived from the popular Norman given name William, which is composed of the elements will, meaning desire, and helm, meaning protection or strength. Early Origins of the Guillamauax familyThe surname Guillamauax was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where they held a family seat and were conjecturally descended from the Comte D'Evroux, in the castle of Evreux. Guillemets, also called angle quotes, Latin quotation marks, or French quotation marks are named after Guillaume Le Bé (1525-1598), the French punchcutter and engraver Early History of the Guillamauax familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Guillamauax research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1070, 1087 and 1816 are included under the topic Early Guillamauax History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Guillamauax Spelling VariationsFrench surnames were subject to numerous spelling alterations depending on the region and time it was used. The early development of the French language relied heavily on borrowing elements and grammar from other languages. For example, Old French was infused with Germanic words and sounds when barbarian tribes invaded and settled in France after the fall of the Roman Empire. Middle French also borrowed heavily from the Italian language during the Renaissance. As a result of these linguistic and cultural influences, the name Guillamauax is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Guilaume, Guillaume, Guilaum, Guillamauax, Guillemot, Guillaumie, Guillaumes, Guillaumaud, Guillaumaut, Guillaumard, Guillaumart, De Guillaume and many more. Early Notables of the Guillamauax familyMore information is included under the topic Early Guillamauax Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Guillamauax familyIn 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Migration was slow. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year 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 Guillamauax 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 Guillamauax were Mr. Guillaume arrived in Louisiana en 1756.
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