Genealogical studies (in M. Juneau, Contrib. á l'Histoire de la Prononciation Française au Québec, 1972, p. 6) show the following leading provenances of Quebec families: 17th century: Normandy Ile de France Poitou Aunis, Iles de Ré et d'Oléron 18th c.: Ile de France Normandie Brittany Poitou Alan