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ARSENAULT French (Acadian)From French
arsenal meaning "workshop". This is the occupational surname for someone who worked at an arsenal.
LAVIOLETTE French, French (Quebec), French (Acadian)A secondary surname, associated with some forty family names in Canada and also used independently since 1698, a nickname from the flower
violette ‘violet’, with the definite article la. In feudal France it was a name given to soldiers and domestic servants.
PLIMSOLL French (Acadian)I don't know the meaning, but it is my maiden name, and I understand it to be French. Samuel Plimsoll is my ancestor. He was born in Bristol, UK. He was an MP who spoke up in parliament and subsequently the Plimsoll or loading line was introduced on ships...
[more] ROBICHEAU French (Acadian)Patronymic name derives from Robert or Robin. Origin, Poitou province of France. Emigrated to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Canada.