title: [The French character of the pioneers of the Saint Lawrence valley].
abstract: The origin of migrants to the Saint Lawrence valley in Canada prior to 1765 is explored.  The author presents data concerning the sex and language distribution of the migrant population.  "Immigrants who settled in the Saint Lawrence valley before 1765 were [primarily of] French origin.  Many came from provinces where, at least in the rural areas, French was still not the dominant language.  Pioneer families who arrived before 1680 had a relatively large linguistic homogeneity.  Close to 40% originated from large or medium sized cities, and this proportion is close to 50% in the case of women." (SUMMARY IN ENG AND SPA)
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Charbonneau
mesh_terms: D000569:Americas; D002170:Canada; D003142:Communication; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D005060:Europe; D005602:France; D007802:Language; D009656:North America; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012424:Rural Population; D012737:Sex Factors; D012942:Social Sciences; D014171:Transients and Migrants; D014505:Urban Population
keywords: Americas; Canada; Communication; Demographic Factors; Demography; Developed Countries; Europe; France; Historical Demography; International Migration; Language; Mediterranean Countries; Migrants; Migration; North America; Northern America; Origin; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Rural Population; Sex Factors; Social Sciences; Urban Population; Western Europe