Laniel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Normandy is the region of ancient France from which the name Laniel was derived. It comes from when the family lived in Normandy.

Early Origins of the Laniel family

The surname Laniel was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy.

Early History of the Laniel family

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Laniel Spelling Variations

There were a great number of spelling variations in French surnames. One reason for this was the wide variety of cultural influences present in France during the early development of the French language. The many spelling variations of the name include Laniel, Lagnel, Lagnez, Lagneau, Lagniet, Lanielle, Agnel and many more.

Early Notables of the Laniel family

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Laniel migration to Canada +

In 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 Laniel 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 Laniel were

Laniel Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Julien Laniel married in Batiscan, Quebec in 1689
Julien Laniel, son of Jean and Judith, who married Marie-Anne Fafard, daughter of François and Marie, in Batiscan, Quebec on 10th January 1689 1

Laniel Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Nicolas Laniel, son of Julien and Marie-Anne, who married Marie-Anne Sylvain, daughter of Blaise and Marie-Rosalie, in Sorel, Quebec on 3rd February 1719 1
Nicolas Laniel married in Sorel in 1719
Jean-Baptiste Laniel married in Montreal in 1724
Jean-Baptiste Laniel, son of Julien and Marie-Anne, who married Marie-Madeleine Couturier, daughter of François and Louise, in Montreal, Quebec on 25th September 1724 1
Marguerite Laniel married in Baie-du-Febvre, Quebec in 1745
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Contemporary Notables of the name Laniel (post 1700) +

Joseph Laniel (1889-1975), French conservative politician of the Fourth Republic, who served as Prime Minister for a year from 1953 to 1954
G Laniel, Canadian on the standing committee on National Defense & Veterans Affairs for the House of Commons, Parliament of Canada

Citations +

Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 2, Institut Drouin, 1958.