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![Show Contents]() Milet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 France
Early Origins of the Milet familyThe surname Milet was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France where the family has been traced from ancient times. The family branched into Ile-de-France, Bourgogne, Dauphiné, Lorraine, Savoie, and they became the Barons of Challes and Barons of Faverges. Among the most recognized were: Theodore Millet, Colonel, who was named Knight of the Empire in 1810, then Baron of the Empire in 1813; Jean-François Millet (1814-1875), who was a talented painter, designer, and engraver. Today, parts of France are proud to be associated with such a dedicated family. Early History of the Milet familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Milet research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1450, 1539, 1572, 1582, 1642, 1679, 1686, 1708 and 1719 are included under the topic Early Milet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Milet Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Millet, Milliet, Millez, Millais, Millay, Millets, Milet, Milez, Milais, Milets, Milay, de Millet and many more. Early Notables of the Milet familyMore information is included under the topic Early Milet Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Milet RankingIn France, the name Milet is the 5,554th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1
 Milet migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Milet Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Nicolas Milet, who arrived in Montreal in 1653
| Contemporary Notables of the name Milet (post 1700) | + |
- Louis Marie Antoine Milet de Mureau, Baron de Destouff, French Divisional General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 2
- Jacques Louis François Milet, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 3
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Milet migration to Canada 
