{"id":326,"date":"2017-11-05T10:32:37","date_gmt":"2017-11-05T15:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.genealogiequebec.com\/blog\/?p=326\/"},"modified":"2017-11-05T10:32:37","modified_gmt":"2017-11-05T15:32:37","slug":"genealogy-and-surnames-what-your-name-says-about-your-familys-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.genealogiequebec.com\/blog\/en\/2017\/11\/05\/genealogy-and-surnames-what-your-name-says-about-your-familys-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Genealogy and surnames : What Your Name Says About your Family\u2019s History?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Where does your family name come from? What is its history? How long has it existed in this form? These are questions that many people ask themselves, because in most cases, our surname isn\u2019t a choice, but a family legacy.<\/span>Whether you come from a family with deep roots in Qu\u00e9bec or of foreign origin, your family name says a lot about your past and that of your ancestors. Indeed, genealogy and surnames are closely linked. As a result, the study of surnames \u2013 or anthroponymy \u2013 is an interesting angle to adopt to get to know your family history in Qu\u00e9bec.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where do the Surnames in Qu\u00e9bec come from?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Each family name is accompanied by a story, and traditions vary from one country to the next. In some areas, the first names of the father and mother are passed down to the children as a family name, while elsewhere, the professions and social ranks are used for this purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Qu\u00e9bec, the etymology of these names comes from various sources, but we can identify several common roots. Of course, many names come from the settlers who arrived here from France and Great Britain. These names were sometimes kept as they were, or else underwent orthographic or structural changes. Some names come from the professions of the first ancestors, while others refer to the person\u2019s place of origin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other immigrant populations have arrived in Qu\u00e9bec over the years, bringing with them traditional names from their regions. That\u2019s why we find surnames of Syrian, Chinese, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Spanish origin among newcomers, but also among families who have been living in the province for several generations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Given that no specific pattern has been adopted over time, the family names used in Qu\u00e9bec all have an etymology that\u2019s specific to them. It\u2019s therefore worthwhile for everyone to take the initiative to do some research to find out where their surname comes from and what its evolution has been.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the Most Common Surnames in Qu\u00e9bec?<\/span><\/h3>\n

You may have already guessed that Tremblay wins the prize for the most common name in Qu\u00e9bec. It shares top ranks with the Gagnon, Roy, C\u00f4t\u00e9, and Bouchard families. However, it\u2019s interesting to know that, in Qu\u00e9bec, family names are quite varied. Unlike other countries such as China and Denmark, where a large proportion of the population bears the same surname, Quebeckers have a wide variety of names with different roots.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Learn more about the History of a Family Name in Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><\/h3>\n

Genealogical research allows us to find valuable information about surnames. It\u2019s usually possible to trace the family lines, to see the changes, and to find the different names that have intersected or appeared at a specific moment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many tools are available online for those who want to research their ancestors themselves. Among other options, it\u2019s possible to consult parish registers and to gain access to several official documents such as birth certificates or marriage and burial documents.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also possible to rely on the services of a genealogy specialist. They can help you trace the origin of your family name, create a family tree, and do several other searches related to parentage and history.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, researchers and historians have published some very interesting books about the origin of family names in Qu\u00e9bec. The book \u201cVotre nom et son histoire\u201d by the linguist Roland Jacob presents anecdotes about the most common names in Qu\u00e9bec. These works can therefore aid you in your quest to better understand your surname and its meaning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Where does your family name come from? What is its history? How long has it existed in this form? These are questions that many people ask themselves, because in most cases, our surname isn\u2019t a choice, but a family legacy.Whether you come from a family with deep roots in Qu\u00e9bec or of foreign origin, your … <\/p>\n

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