Mireau History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Etymology of Mireau

What does the name Mireau mean?

The French surname Mireau 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 Mireau family

The surname Mireau 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 Mireau 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 Mireau family

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Mireau Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Amirau, Amiraut, Admirault, Lamiral, Ladmiral, Lamirault, Mirault, Mireault and many more.

Early Notables of the Mireau family

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Migration of the Mireau family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francois Amirault dit Tourangeau, born in 1664 in Tours, France, who was married in 1683 in Port Royal, Acadia; Pierre Amirault who came to Connecticut with his wife, Anne Robichaud Amirault, in 1755.

Contemporary Notables of the name Mireau (post 1700) +

George Mireau (b. 1888), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Wisconsin State Assembly from Barron County; Defeated, 1956; Elected 1958 2

Sources +

Dionne, N.-E., Origine Des Familles Canadiennes-Français. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1969. Print.
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 4) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html