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Origin of Joe Total Records: 3  Origin of Joe, Meaning of Joe Origin: The progenitor Francois Villion was a French Huguenot refugee who settled at the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, in 1671 and married Cornelia Campenaar in 1676. The surname is derived from the same word from which the word 'villager' is derived, i.e. someone living in a village. Surnames: Vilion, Viljoen, Villion Submitted by: Christo Viljoen Origin of Joe, Meaning of Joe Origin: The progenitor was Francois Villion, a French Huguenot refugee who arrived at the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, in 1676 and married Cornelia Campenaar from Middelburg, Netherlands, in 1676. The surname is derived from the same word from which 'villager' is dericed, i.e. somebody who lives in a village. Surnames: Vilion, Viljoen, Villion Submitted by: Christo Viljoen Origin of Joe, Meaning of Joe Origin: My grandfather Andrew, born 12-21-1887. Died 5-24-1937. Yorkville Ind. Any information abouthim or his relatives. He had 3 brothers lawrence, john, Adam. 4 sisters, Anna, Mary, Elizabeth, Amila. Married Sophia Ballweber Feb. 19,1887. He was a farmer any information wouldbe greatly appreciated. Surnames: joerger Submitted by: Sr.Concepta Joerger 2/17/2012 2:19 PM Page 1 of 1

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