| ![Show Contents]() Langellier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of LangellierWhat does the name Langellier mean? The French name Langellier has a history dating as far back as the Middle Ages. This history is intrinsically entwined with the region known as Brittany, for it was derived from when the Langellier family lived in Brittany. Early Origins of the Langellier familyThe surname Langellier was first found in Brittany. Early History of the Langellier familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Langellier research. The years 1565 and 1595 are included under the topic Early Langellier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Langellier Spelling VariationsThroughout the course of history most surnames have undergone changes for many reasons. During the early development of the French language, a son and father may not have chosen to spell their name the same way. Many are simple spelling changes by a person who gave his name, phonetically, to a scribe, priest, or recorder. Many names held prefixes or suffixes which became optional as they passed through the centuries, or were adopted by different branches to signify either a political or religious adherence. Hence, we have many spelling variations of this name, Langellier some of which are Langelier, Langellier, Langeolier, Langeleir and others. Early Notables of the Langellier familyNotable amongst this name at this time was Nicolas Langelier, recorded at his death in Dinan in 1595, who was a prelate. Brought up on the seat of Saint-Brieuc, in 1565 he preached sermons to the king. He was involved with the government, but his administration was full of troubles. Having been loyal to the League, Langelier became one of the most active councilors of the duke of Mercoeur. Opposing him, however...
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| Langellier migration to Canada | + |
In the 1700s, land incentives were finally given out by France to 2,000 migrants. Early marriage was encouraged in New France, and youths of 18 took fourteen-year-old girls for their wives. The fur trade was developed and attracted migrants, both noble and commoner from France. 15,000 explorers left Montreal in the late 17th and 18th centuries, leaving French names scattered across the continent. The search for the Northwest passage continued. Migration from France to New France or Quebec, as it was now more popularly called, continued until 1759. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the Acadian presence in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island had reached 500. In the treaty of Utrecht, Acadia were ceded by France to Britain in 1713. In 1755, 10,000 French Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to England and were deported. They found refuge in Louisiana. Meanwhile, in Quebec, the French race flourished, founding in Lower Canada, one of the two great solitudes which became Canada. Many of this distinguished family name Langellier were prominent in social, cultural, religious and political affairs in France and New France. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Langellier were Langellier Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Victor Langellier was a councillor in Saint-Césaire in 1871
| Contemporary Notables of the name Langellier (post 1700) | + |
- Kristin M. Langellier (b. 1951), American co-author of Storytelling In Daily Life: Performing Narrative (2004), Mark and Maria Bailey Professor at the University of Maine
- Brent Langellier, American professor at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- John Langellier, American producer of Music of the West: A Tribute to America's Singing Cowboys (1993)
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