Boull History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Boull family

The surname Boull was first found in Austria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Boulles became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the region and the nation.

Early History of the Boull family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boull research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1642, 1672, 1732 and 1763 are included under the topic Early Boull History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Boull Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Boulles, Boules, Boulle, Boule, Boul, Boull and many more.

Early Notables of the Boull family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Boull were

the von Boulles family of Austria...
André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) was a French cabinetmaker, considered one of the most skillful furniture designers in Paris, appointed royal cabinetmaker at Versailles by Louis XIV in 1672...

Migration of the Boull family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Bridget Boulle, age 32; arrived in Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1637; Joseph Boules, age 47; settled in Boston in 1656; Thomas Boules arrived in Virginia in 1663.

Contemporary Notables of the name Boull (post 1700) +

Brigadier-General Lucien Boull (1883-1971), French Commanding Officer during World War II 1

Sources +

Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, October 3) Lucien Boull. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Boull%C3%A9/Lucien-Louis/France.html