Langeolier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Langeolier

The French name Langeolier has a history dating as far back as the Middle Ages. This history is intrinsically entwined with the region known as Brittany, for it was derived from when the Langeolier family lived in Brittany.

Early Origins of the Langeolier family

Early History of the Langeolier family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Langeolier research. The years 1565 and 1595 are included under the topic Early Langeolier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Langeolier Spelling Variations

History has changed the spelling of most surnames. During the early development of the French language in the Middle Ages, a person gave his version of his name, phonetically, to a scribe, a priest, or a recorder. Some variables were adopted by different branches of the family name. Hence, there spelling variations of the name Langeolier, some of which include Langelier, Langellier, Langeolier, Langeleir and others.

Early Notables of the Langeolier family

Nicolas Langelier, recorded at his death in Dinan in 1595, who was a prelate. Brought up on the seat of Saint-Brieuc, in 1565 he preached sermons to the king. He was involved with the government, but his administration was full of troubles. Having been loyal to the League, Langelier became one of the most active councilors of the duke of Mercoeur. Opposing him, however, were all of the citizens of Saint-Brieuc and...
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Migration of the Langeolier family

France finally gave land incentives for 2,000 migrants during the 1700s. Early marriage was encouraged in New France, and youths of 18 took fourteen-year-old girls for their wives. The fur trade was developed and attracted migrants, both noble and commoner from France. 15,000 explorers left Montreal in the late 17th and 18th centuries, leaving French names scattered across the continent. The search for the Northwest passage continued. Migration from France to New France or Quebec, as it was now more popularly called, continued until 1759. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the Acadian presence in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island had reached 500. In the treaty of Utrecht, the Acadians were ceded by France to Britain in 1713. In 1755, 10,000 French Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to England and were deported. They found refuge in Louisiana. Meanwhile, in Quebec, the French race flourished, founding in Lower Canada, one of the two great solitudes which became Canada. Many of this distinguished family name Langeolier were prominent in social, cultural, religious and political affairs in France and New France. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Langeolier were 160 individuals who arrived from France onto Canadian shores between 1600 and 1900. Most arrived during the nineteenth century, but a few came earlier, such as Sebastien Langelier, who married in Quebec (Haute-Ville) in 1861.