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Origin: According to the book Descendants of Barbara Hochstedler and Christian Stutzman By Rev. Harvey Hostetler, 'Our Stutzman family came from Spiez near Lake Thun, Switzerland.' Also 'From the landing records at Philidephia PA, we learn that Johan (John) Jacob Stutzman arrived Oct. 2, 1727 on ship Adventure, Capt. John Davies, from Rotterdam, last from Plymouth, England.' According to tradition John Jacob Stutzman lost his wife and all his childeren except for his two sons, Jacob and Christian. He returned to the old country and left his boys Jacob and Christian to the Amish. Most descendants are from one of these two.
Surnames: Stutzman
Submitted by: Chuck Stutzman
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Origin: (from 'Clan Hamilton, scotclans.com')%0a%0aOrigin of Name: Placename, England - Hambledon%0a%0aMotto: Through%0a%0aLands: Renfrewshire, Arran%0a%0aTaking the name of a town in England, a Norman named Walter Fitz-Gilbert of Hambledon, moved to Renfrewshire. He is first mentioned in a 1294 charter given to Paisley monestary giving the privelege of fishing for herring in the Clyde, to which he is a witness. Later, during the Wars of Independence, Fitz-Gilbert was governor of Bothwell Castle on behalf of the English, but he came across to Bruce's side and was rewarded with a portion of confiscated Comyn lands.
Surnames: Gaelic, Hamilton, Hamultun
Submitted by: Jami DeBaca
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Origin: Tupper, british surname, mainly from the island of Guernsey, was originally German as 'T?epper'. They came to England about 1550 fleeing from religion persecution by the Roman Catholics. They setteled mainly in Guernsey and Sussex. The name exists also in France as 'Toupard
Surnames: T?epper, Toupard, Tupper
Submitted by: Jorge Bianchi
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Origin: Tooker is a variant of Tucker, which is an occupation name meaning 'fuller' (of cloth).
Surnames: Tooker, Tucker
Submitted by: Mark Tooker
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Origin: O Tonnaigh (tonnach has several meanings: billowy from 'tonn', wave; also glittering). A branch of the Cenel Conaill located at the border of Counties Sligo and Donegal (Ireland). It is now found more in County Mayo. Definition taken from 'The Surnames of Ireland', Irish Academic Press 1980.
Surnames: O'tunney, Tunney
Submitted by: Megan Butel
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Origin: My mother was a Loftis. She is from Alabama/Mississippi. My great grandparents are from Ireland. There is a story about the difference between Loftis and Loftus. There were two brothers who got in a huge fight to the point that they no longer wanted to be associated. As a gesture of disgust, one changed the spelling of their name so that they would no longer being associated. A good friend of mine in high school was a Loftus. We both went to our relatives and asked if they knew why they were spelt differently. And amazingly enough, we both came back with the same story. Both of us having relatives who came over on the boat from Ireland. Hope this helps.
Surnames: Loftis, Loftus
Submitted by: Melissa Stage
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Origin: Tully is from Tulloch, Irish for Hilloch, small hill, English Hill.
Surnames: Tully
Submitted by: Neil
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Origin: The Lawton family name comes from the name of the residence of its first bearers near Cheshire, England, circa 1043-66AD. This from one writer: 'Lautune (anciently called Lauton under Lyme)...was possessed by Godric in the time of [Edward] The Confessor, and became the property of Hugo de Mara... [May also refer] to the neighboring township of Buglawton, which down to a comparatively late period was often simply called Lawton.
Surnames: Lauton, Lautune, Lawton
Submitted by: Matthew Lawton
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Origin: La Tour d'Auvergne--Name of my French family, orginally from the village of Latour in Auvergne, dating from 10th century; it divided into several branches, including Counts of Auvergne, Dukes of Bouillon and Al'bert, and Viscounts of Turenne; see BOUILLON and TURENNE. Madeleine de La Tour d'Auvergne (d. 1519) married Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino; mother of Queen Catherine de Medicis, who married Henri de Valois, later Henry II of France.
Surnames: La Tour, La Ture, Latour, Le Tour
Submitted by: Harrison L. Thomas Sr.
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Origin: Old Scandinavian forename Thorgeat meaning 'Thor's gate'. Origin (Thurgood) : England.
Surnames: Thurgood, Thorgeat, Thorgod, Thurgot, Turgoti, Thurgod, Thorogood, Thoroughgood, Thorowgood, Throwgood, Thorgood, Thurgate
Submitted by: Mark Thurgood
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Origin: Name is spelled two ways, STUEHR AND STUHR. Especially looking for Henrich Luther STUEHR, he had a son William who had a daughter Anna Wilhelmina Caroline Stuehr. Illinois roots, around the Worden area.
Surnames: Stuehr
Submitted by: Helen
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Origin: Tunsall's from the potteries, and St Helen,s U.K
Surnames: Tunsall
Submitted by: Cath
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Origin: origin in eastern europe
Surnames: deptula
Submitted by: donald
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Origin: Seeking information on Thomas Turner, born around 1816 in LIN, ENG. Married Susan BUFF about 1837 then emigrated to Australia.
Surnames: Cantu
Submitted by: Terry Turner
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Origin: Searching for relatives of Jesse Rhodes Justus b.1818 in N.C. Married Stella Davidson and had 2 sons, William Brownlowe and Pink (Pinkney?) Justus.
Surnames: Justus
Submitted by: Lori
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Origin: If anyone has more infor about this please contact me. Kenya Sturdivant Sexton b.10-29-74. Parents are Victor Randy Sturdivant b.11-5-52 in Tuscaloosa,AL and Christine Gail Lankford b.4-26-52 in Greensboro,GA. Grandparents are James Victor Sturdivant b.9-22-31 in Tuscaloosa,AL d.12-31-89 in Warner Robins,GA and Ruthie Mae Sanders b.6-8-36. G.Grandparents are Benjamin Thomas Sturdivant b.9-22-1895 d.9-1970 in Tuscaloosa,AL and Dora Bell Narramore b.1-13-1899 d.12-13-1995 in Warner Robins,GA
Surnames: Sturdivant
Submitted by: Kenya Sturdivant Sexton
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Origin: Cahokia & French village, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois. I have researched from present to 18__ at Emanuel Trotier (Cahokia)
Surnames: Turner
Submitted by: Linda Trotier
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Origin: I want to know the origins of my last name it seems to be a odd one that nobody has heard. I want to know what part of Europe it's from.
Surnames: Turnipseed
Submitted by: Trista Parker
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Origin: Famous in Connacht & Eire provinces, ancient warriors & physicians to the king are Mac an Tuile or O'Maotuile of Cavan, Longford region & Tullystown, Barony Fore, Westmeath. Tully Castle?s north-west of Monea Castle Fermanagh & Tullynally Castle are on maps dated 1600. Tully?s near Killagan & Kingstown, Kildare, Strokestown & Tully Bay south of Lough Erne. Russian Prince du Tolly, was the General against Napoleons 1812 retreat & of Clan Barclay in Scotland where Tully's enjoy 'protection' today
Surnames: Tully
Submitted by: Andrew Tully
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Origin: I have Joseph Stubbs he married Mary Clarke about 1793 I would like to know there father's and mother's names or any informarion about them
Surnames: Stubbs
Submitted by: Ruth
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Origin: Researching the lineage of George and Mary Turner who emigrated to Prince Edward Island, Canada, from Cornwall County, England. They had several children who came to Canada (William b. 1827).
Surnames: Turner
Submitted by: Harry Turner
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Origin: Tuttle family from 1500s in England to present family in America
Surnames: Tuttle
Submitted by: Daniel Hines
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Origin: Texas Tuckers
Surnames: Tucker
Submitted by: Joe Zadrozny
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Origin: All Stuttaford Families - We all come from South devon
Surnames: Stuttaford
Submitted by: Hugh Lodge
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Origin: I am interested in sharing any information regarding the Tucknott name. My Ancestors George & Sophia Tucknott came from Bishopstone, East Sussex prior to 1839.
Surnames: Tucknott
Submitted by: Wendy Tucknott
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Origin: italian and polish
Surnames: tullock
Submitted by: julie
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Origin: Satterwhite is of English origin, apparently deriving from the village of Satterthwaite in Lancashire. Research in England reveals that the first recorded Satterthwaite name is found after the Norse invasions of the ninth century.
Surnames: Satterwhite, Saterwhite, Saturwhite, Satterthwaite
Submitted by: Jim Satterwhite
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Origin: i would like anything about stephen benjamin titus family
Surnames: titus
Submitted by: marilyn
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Origin: Catherine, Peter, Bridget (Biddi), Castlebar area of County Mayo, Ireland, possibly Islandeady Parish.
Surnames: Tuohy
Submitted by: Frank Dynan
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Origin: MARRIED AGNES CONNOLLY.HAD BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN PENNSYLVANIA. MOVED TO TEXAS AROUND 1900. SON NAMED JOHN HARKNESS TURNER
Surnames: TURNER
Submitted by: CAROLYN LEBLANC
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Origin: Searching for Relatives of Rena Geneva, Fannie, Bill or Marvin Turner from Rocky Mount area of North Carolina.
Surnames: Turner
Submitted by: David Wilkins (Rena's Son)
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Origin: I am really interseted in finding things out about my ansestors. If you know anything please e-mail me!!! I will tell you more then. Thank you
Surnames: Tumey
Submitted by: Shawana Tumey
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Origin: I am interested in contact with others researching this surname.
Surnames: Wistuba
Submitted by: Jeannette Wistuba
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Origin: Looking for parents of William Stufflebeam,b.13June1813,Columbia Co.,NY.d.21Jan1877 in Ohio. Mar Martha Johnson ,16Aug1842 in Pickaway Co.,Ohio.Children James b.1843,Mary-b.1849-d.1872,Daniel-b.1851-d.1915,William-b.1853-John-b.1855-d.1877.Thanks for any information.
Surnames: Stufflebeam
Submitted by: Ruby Stufflebeam
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Origin: Family property of the female descendents of the Counts of Zutphen, Gelre and Kleef. Husbands took the name of the property when they married the owner after 1500.
Surnames: Eggink, Stukkers, Nannes, Ettikhoven,De Blaauw
Submitted by: Daniel Eggink
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Origin: This information came from hired research on the family name & Crest performed by my Grandfather, Van Buren Tully, approx. 20 years ago.
Tradition traces the ancestry of the TULLY family back through the O'Neill line to a chieftain Maoltuile, a brother of Maoldoon, King of Ireland in the 5th century. The Gaelic is Mac Mhaoltuile - a name which enshrines a rich tradition. The Irish word "maol" means "devoted to" and "toil" means "will". Combined they mean "devoted to the will of God". There is some manuscript authority showing the form, MacTully, was also used, and scholars are not quite agreed on whether this is a shortened form of the older name or one coming from another source, viz, the Gaelic word "tuile" meaning "flood". In some cases the name was translated as "Flood" and likewise in English "Flood" was Gailicized as "MacTully". The Tullys were hereditary physicians to the O'Connors, Kings of Connacht. They also served the O'Reillys of Breffney in the same capacity. This traditional profession in the clan accounts for the fact that today the representatives of the family are found in greatest numbers in the ancient O'Connor territory in County Galway and in the O'Reilly lands of Cavan. The place name Tullytown near Granard, County Longford, commemorates the historical association of teh Tullys with the princes of Breffney. Since the Tullys were so intimately connected with the O'Connors and the O'Reillys it is only to be expected that their material fortune followed those of their leige lords. We find the Tully chieftains on the attainder lists published with the collapse of the Stuart cause in Ireland after the battles of the Boyne and Aughrim. Their properties were confiscated and, like the O'Reillys and O'Connors, their fighting men joined the "Wild Geese" in the service of France and Spain.
Surnames: Tully
Submitted by: Van Tully
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