| ![Show Contents]() Miraud History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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France
Etymology of MiraudWhat does the name Miraud mean? The French surname Miraud is occupational in origin, as it is derived from the work a man did or the profession he pursued. In this case, the name can be traced to the French word "amiral," which means, quite simply, "admiral," a respectful seafaring profession. Thus, the original bearer of the name may have been a sea captain, or an admiral. 1 Early Origins of the Miraud familyThe surname Miraud was first found in the southern region of Provence along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The name was also seen in the town of Amirat in the French department of Alpes-Maritimes in the southeastern part of France. 1 The family was found mostly in the region of Alpes-Maritimes. As they grew in prominence throughout the south of France, several branches of the family moved to other regions to establish themselves. Individuals bearing the surname Miraud were awarded titles of nobility from the French court. The family was granted a coat of arms in the 17th century and remained a prosperous and influential family along the southern coast. Early History of the Miraud familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Miraud research. More information is included under the topic Early Miraud History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Miraud Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Amirau, Amiraut, Admirault, Lamiral, Ladmiral, Lamirault, Mirault, Mireault and many more. Early Notables of the Miraud familyMore information is included under the topic Early Miraud Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Miraud migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Miraud Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- John Miraud, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "William Watson" in 1859
- Sarah Miraud, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "William Watson" in 1859
- Mr. John Miraud, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "William Watson" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 8th February 1859 2
- Miss Sarah Miraud, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "William Watson" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 8th February 1859 2
- Dionne, N.-E., Origine Des Familles Canadiennes-Français. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1969. Print.
- New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
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