I would be very interested to hear if you are able to identify any Huguenot communities in Devon. My DURE family is from Devon; they were originally DUREE (acute accent on first e). They were definitely from France. The question is which immigration wave they came with. Some records suggest it might have been as early as the 1200s, which probably means Norman. But others suggest 16-1700's and possibly Huguenot. So, perhaps knowing where yours settled would clarify, as immigrants usually settle together, particularly co-religionists.
Mine were in Stokenham area, Kingsbridge registration, near Plymouth - some are still there, although I haven't pursued this, as mine left in 1830s.
I know this is a very old thread, but I am hoping someone has made an advance with the subject of Huguenots in Devon, and can suggest what avenues I should be following to discover how and when the Pulsiver line arrived in the Kingsbridge area.
The name Pulsiver has many variations of spellings including with an F or sometimes even PH in place of V.
I have found several from 1589 onwards in the South Hams area, (i.e. Kingsbridge, Slapton, Stokenham,) and would very much like to find out more about them if possible.
Hoping someone can suggest the way forward.
