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Author: ChantLJ
Surnames: Chant
Classification: queries
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My own research over the years has always led me to believe that the Chant family arrived
in the UK sometime in the late 1400's to mid to late 1500's from France. Something
I have been aware of from a young age is that the family name is French and I believe
originated in the area of France once known as Dauphiné. The fact there are many
variations of the name means that William Chant (or Chaunt) may have been born under a
completely different spelling and even in France which makes his true origins even harder
to find. I am still working on finding his origins and do not give up hope.
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