Surname Saturday looks at different family names, and today is about the Szanto or Santo family of Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The Szanto surname is from Hungary and is an occupational name for a plowman. It is sometimes seen this way - Szántó. "Matyas Szanto was born in 1890 in the town of Petervasara, … Continue reading Surname Saturday – The Szanto Family of Flemington, New Jersey
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Surname Saturday – Tabiś and Tabis Family of Małopolska, Poland
The Tabiś or Tabis surname comes from my Polish grandfather, Josef Mirota's, side of the family. His mother was Margaretha Tabis (1844-1927). She was born in Zborowice, Poland to Antoninus and Agnes Gucwa Tabis. Our Tabis family lived in Zborwice for over two hundred years - possibly longer. Here from Wikipedia is a description of the … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Tabiś and Tabis Family of Małopolska, Poland
Surname Saturday – Carter Clan
The surname Carter is an occupational one meaning carter of goods, or one who builds carts. It is thought to be from the Celtic work "cairt" and it is a very common surname. According to Wikipedia it is the 44th most common surname in the United States. My Irish Carter roots are from my father's … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Carter Clan
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