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Origin: Born in Hobart, Tasmania
Surnames: Smith George William Trayton
Submitted by: Eileen West
Origin of smith, Meaning of smith
Origin: Born 1860 DC or MD. Looking for his mother. She was first wife of Frank Smith. HE was born March 12, 1836 in Germany died September 19, 1913 Accokeek Maryland
Surnames: Frederick Smith
Submitted by: chris odonnell
Origin of smith, Meaning of smith
Origin: HARRY' SMITH married CORA MARTIN (approx. 1890's??) probably Wayne Co, IL; migratind to Stoddard County, MO (Dexter). Had 1 daughter: MARIE SMITH HARRY may have been a nickname........ seeking relatives/descendants/info. Have alot of info..will share!
Surnames: SMITH
Submitted by: Laura L. Horton (Martin)
Origin of smith, Meaning of smith
Origin: Harry' (may be a nickname) SMITH married CORA MARTIN approx. 190's-1900 Dexter, MO. 2 children: MARIE & REVELLIE (spelling??) SMITH. 'Harry' was a professional gambler. REVELLIE (??) had a daughter named JUDY. Seeking info/relatives/descendants.
Surnames: SMITH
Submitted by: Laura L. Horton (Martin)
Origin of smith, Meaning of smith
Origin: The name Buckley comes from Buichaill, and means cowherd or boy. UI Buachalla is the ancient form of the name, and implies that the ancestor of Irish Buckleys was indeed a cowboy.
Surnames: Ui Smith
Submitted by: Ui Smith
Origin of smith, Meaning of smith
Origin: Jewish and Seneca
Surnames: Goldsmith
Submitted by: Sharon Don
Origin of smith, Meaning of smith
Origin: More specifically, Cooper is the English name for the craftsperson who shapes the timber for the barrels. The Metal rings are crafted by a Blacksmith. The German connection to this Trade is in the name Dauber. Not sure how Italian comes into it.
Surnames: Cooper, Blacksmith, Smith, Dauber
Submitted by: Carsten Daber
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