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Becker – Surname Saturday

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Don Taylor

Glarus Switzerland By Don Taylor Ancestry indicates that Becker is a Dutch, German, Danish, and Ashkenazic Jewish occupation name for a baker of bread or baker of bricks and tiles, which comes from the German word backen “to bake.” Ancestry … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Bio – Bertha Koch (1862-1927)

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors – Week 2018-52 Darling-Huber-Trumpi-Koch By Don Taylor Bertha Koch is the mother of Bertha Barbara Trumpi[i] who was an immigrant ancestor. Bertha Barbara came to the United States first; then her mother went to the States to visit … Continue reading →

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Huber – Surname Saturday

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Don Taylor

Name Origin Huber and its derivatives (Hubbard, Hibbert, Hibbins, Hibbs, Hibson, and possibly Hoover) derive from the word, hube, a measure of land that could sustain and be worked by one farmer’s family. The name Huber designated the farmer who … Continue reading →

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Once Again, DNA Provides a Clue – Trumpi

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor A recent experience with Ancestry DNA reminds me that even fifth to eighth cousins on Ancestry DNA can provide a clue, possibly the big clue, to a breakthrough. I was recently contacted via Ancestry DNA messaging by … Continue reading →

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Bernhead Trümpi – Climbing a wall.

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Don Taylor

Climbing a Wall – DH-30 – Bernhead TrĂĽmpi (unk.-unk.) Bertha Trumpi’s Marrige Registration Entries Bertha Barbara TrĂĽmpi’s marriage record is the one place the clearly describes her father’s name, Bernhead. Some other records indicated that his name might be Bernard … Continue reading →

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