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Sticky: THE MEANING OF YOUR POLISH LAST NAME? 2 3 4 ... 94 95 archiwum: My 8th great grandmother was Katharina Von Essen. She was married to Michaelis. Can anybody tell me if Michaelis...	2,844	Polonius3 May 29, 08, 02:34	boletus May 22, 12, 17:46
Sticky: All Future Polish Genealogy Researchers ***** Please Read before you start a thread For those who are searching their families from United States of America. You can look up all states you...	10	Patrycja19 Mar 7, 12, 06:35	Next Generation Mar 23, 12, 19:06
Sticky: Genealogy resources 2 3 4 It is good as far as it goes but contains only a limited number of surnames.	115	Patrycja19 Nov 10, 06, 18:03	Polonius3 Feb 29, 12, 22:24
Sticky: Unanswered Polish names requests - anyone have information on the following? Dabrowski is a very common Polish name in the Baltimore area. As well, Dombrowski and Dobrowski (but pronounced Dombrowski)....	12	PolskaDoll Mar 7, 10, 19:19	polishmama Jan 23, 12, 21:02
Tracing Teresko ancestry, where to start? TERESKO: Possibly a patronymic nick from Terencjusz, a first name of Latin origin (rare in Poland); or a metronymic...	2	pgbx6 May 8, 12, 17:08	Polonius3 Today, 23:35
can someone explain something to me?? Please dsprinting69: Would someone happen to have a list of Jagiellonians? Your post is a bit unclear. The list of Jagiellonian...	2	dsprinting69 May 24, 12, 17:27	Ziemowit Yesterday, 11:45
Family members immigrating from Bereska That is a good question. Good guesses are New Florence, Pa, or if born in Derry they would have...	4	damarucco May 23, 12, 17:45	damarucco Yesterday, 01:18
Lublin - Looking for Klepacki - Klepadlo - Klepackzi - etc Ancestors łMy name is Jamie Blaschik (Błaszczyk). my father James Blaschik (1930 USA Conn) Błaszczyk... pronounced "bla zzz chik"....	6	Nannerlh60 Mar 29, 12, 12:05	jblaschik May 24, 12, 21:52
Anyone from Berezka / Brzuska near the Ukrainian border ? John Shafron was Catherine's brother. Petro Shafron ( brother) also lived with him. My husband ( Tom) lived next to...	17	pdorotiak Nov 1, 07, 16:34	joanshaf May 24, 12, 16:02
Gdańsk Archives alwierz He is not necessarily close to Gdansk Archives but I do know he travels as well and his...	1	alwierz Apr 17, 12, 17:05	markskibniewski May 22, 12, 13:04
Village Of Surazkowo Rather than searching for history of Surażkowo, gmina (municipality) of Supraśl, which is a village of no major significance (although...	2	archiwum May 18, 12, 20:50	boletus May 18, 12, 22:09
Cemetery Transcription - Translation Help Request http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czech_months zem. - zemřel(a) - deceased riku - probably "roku" - in the year tave - no...	2	rissa May 17, 12, 20:22	Magdalena May 17, 12, 23:28
Polish Romani (gypsy) surnames Jurczyk was my great grand mothers name. My great Aunt told me this name & then got frustrated when I...	16	lecount1973 Oct 31, 09, 17:00	Shashi73 May 16, 12, 21:18
Help - looking for: Polish artist - Jan Zielecki Hello, I'm from Poland. I have information about Jan Zielecki (John Zielecki). Maybe you already know- He died in 2004....	10	Corv1 Apr 1, 10, 09:27	ladyraisa May 16, 12, 06:04
Martin Kotwila KOTWIŁA: posible source the now archaic verb kotwić (to seek revenge, do harm) or the reflexive version kotwić się (to...	4	mateuszw1990 Apr 9, 11, 22:20	Polonius3 May 14, 12, 16:33
Gagatek Family PIEKUT: naturally missspellings were always a possiblity centuries ago when most people were illterate, and that's when most names took...	3	Immosie1 May 12, 12, 06:28	Polonius3 May 14, 12, 14:22
Looking for someone in the Wola Warszawa Poland area to obtain a record from the CMENTARZ Hi, I am from Warsaw and might be able to stop by at the Wolski Cemetary sometimes this week....	4	Bluemonkeyeyes Feb 24, 12, 22:49	needinfo May 13, 12, 22:10
Does anyone have any relatives who served with 1st Polish Armoured Division (Gen. Maczek) 2 3 4 ... 6 7 My father, Vincent Slowinski (Słowiński) served as a mechanic in this Division. He was one of the youngest, being born...	193	Peter Mar 31, 07, 20:58	GeOrGe314343 May 12, 12, 23:02
I love asiatic influences in Polish peoples' faces 2 I think it depends. Not keen on it that much. I do not mind an slight influence of Asiatic Indian...	41	slavia Apr 29, 12, 10:41	WielkiPolak May 12, 12, 19:04
Polish great grandparents (Lacinski, Latkowski, Laczynski, and even Watkofosky) moralslacking ŁACIŃSKI: from łacina (Latin); It is possible that this was an attmept to spell Łączyński strictly by...	4	moralslacking Apr 25, 12, 13:07	Polonius3 May 10, 12, 18:35
Last Name Gieda Update: They located the files and only need $7 measly US Dollars wire transferred to the National Archives of...	4	polishmama Mar 8, 12, 16:43	polishmama May 9, 12, 18:35
surname Krawiec Ancestry.com has alot of information and family history center, check out all the links in the genealogy thread, it will...	28	Lrusch2 Aug 6, 06, 23:00	Patrycja19 May 9, 12, 07:18
Where can I get a list for Orthodox cemetery in Suprasl? You have to contact the town (link above), assuming they were buried less than 100 years ago. Otherwise, you...	3	archiwum Apr 23, 12, 18:50	polishmama May 8, 12, 16:47
Surnames:Borders&Causin The surnames are not specifically Jewish, but any name can be used by Jews from Smith to Czarnecki to Schneider...	1	archiwum May 6, 12, 23:04	Polonius3 May 6, 12, 23:27
My great grandmother's surname? Kiela? Polonius3: KIELA: possibly derived from the old first name Kilian??? Possible; that would point to Celtic, Gaelic origin. There...	9	maksym May 1, 12, 19:01	boletus May 6, 12, 22:21
I have Jewish DNA, but only know of Polish ancestry . chessy: Waszkiewicz, Alboszta, Turkiewicz, Fillpowicz and Pawlowske Not one name sounds Jewish to me. Your Jewish ancestors, if there were...	7	chessy May 5, 12, 18:57	yehudi May 6, 12, 20:30
Obtaining Information about Grandfather in World War II Hey, My grandfather passed away when I was all but three years old, so I really cant...	4	Jansyn Apr 28, 12, 22:57	Devildog3frdco May 5, 12, 14:04
I need help, i am of polish descent (i am something called kashoo) daveschawitsch: changed the name to schawitsch, to americanize it, not even sure how to spell the original, but it is...	8	daveschawitsch May 2, 12, 12:10	ShortHairThug May 5, 12, 03:51
Italians in Poland around 1500-1600's basimara: Italians in Poland Currently there are officially 4, 032 Italians living in Poland http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Poland#Citizenship	4	basimara May 2, 12, 23:25	PennBoy May 3, 12, 03:14
Komorowski clan-name Korczak deburgh: hello, can anybody tell me about the Polish family - first wife and children - of my beloved cousin...	13	Polonius3 Jun 15, 10, 13:16	warszawski May 2, 12, 20:43
Is Paprocki a common surname among Poles? PAPROCKI: root-word paproć (fern); possibly toponymic from localities such as Paproć, Paprotki, Paprotnia or similar. For more information please...	10	Allison Jun 7, 10, 05:37	Polonius3 May 2, 12, 07:34
Lanckoronski Yo. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karol_Lanckoro%C5%84ski	1	LAB61 May 2, 12, 04:31	jasondmzk May 2, 12, 05:10
Looking for any and all information on Dabrowski/Dombrowski from Poland 2 3 rmv51307 Hi Rita, I am researching this family as I believe Lucy was a relative on my...	81	valpomike Apr 21, 09, 18:44	JohnEngel May 2, 12, 02:13
Germanic or Polish Prussian? Thanks Ozi Dan, I just ordered Amazons only copy of Volume two. At the moment Iam reading "The Other...	2	Peter Rossa May 1, 12, 03:53	Peter Rossa May 2, 12, 01:13
Canadian born looking for help obtaining a Polish Passport gkashuba: I can help you with passport. In Poland it takes 3 months,need document ID card Polish,town of birth....	7	szpamo Oct 27, 09, 07:11	terri May 2, 12, 00:42
Lubuskie Region / Rąpice Cemetery Hi Betty, Have you been successful in finding any records from Kloppitz? The church in Rampitz is...	13	kurt428 Jan 29, 10, 21:14	kurt428 May 1, 12, 00:56
Polish looks? 2 3 4 ... 37 38 ZakopanTG: usually more serious and Soviet. hahhashaha,,from an Irish perspective,and Poles don't ??	1,115	HeySUNSHINE Dec 3, 07, 15:55	milky Apr 30, 12, 11:38
Surnames: Germis/Ermis-Zamada/Zawada-Eichwaldt-(Poland-Volhynia) dodieg ERMIS/GERMIS: Quite possibly Ermis/Germis are two versions of the same name. Ermis probably dervied from the German name Herman....	1	dodieg Apr 27, 12, 00:49	Polonius3 Apr 29, 12, 21:42
Born in Poland, now US Citizen, wants apply 4 Polish Passport The EU did exist before 1987. Why would you trade a US passport for a Polish one when you...	2	eagleye Apr 28, 12, 21:07	irishguy11 Apr 28, 12, 23:19
any towns that are pronounced as Koscov? Wroclaw: not at the time in question. Wroclaw ... Breslau Yes of course... you are right..	7	USAWolfGirl Apr 28, 12, 00:47	wildrover Apr 28, 12, 23:08
Kowalczyk Family at Kelvedon Camp Essex Hi I am looking for any information on the following people Ignacy Kowalczyk, Bronislawa Kowalczyk (Drogomirecka) they had 3 children...	0	warhorse Apr 28, 12, 11:08	—
Ratajczyk/Bednarkow surnames Thank you, I think luck is what I am going to need. I may take the advice of finding a...	7	nancbear1230 Apr 25, 12, 01:08	nancbear1230 Apr 27, 12, 23:37
Zaucha ancestry I would like to thank everyone for their imput.	12	JHPowers845 Feb 18, 12, 01:34	JHPowers Apr 27, 12, 16:30
Loszczyski - Spelling of last name elizabethL: I don't know the actual spelling on my family's Polish surname (it was American-ized years ago). However I know...	2	elizabethL Apr 25, 12, 20:58	Nickidewbear Apr 26, 12, 06:47
Why the escape in the 1800s ? Searching for my family roots. steveholdem: why did people escape poland in 1800s my last name is not what it really should be, i am...	11	steveholdem Dec 13, 09, 18:23	Nickidewbear Apr 26, 12, 05:50
How to find a person in Poland? 2 3 4 ... 8 9 Hello, I'm from Croatia and i had a pen friend from Poland somewhere between 1980-1985. In the meantime i moved...	246	Beata Aug 15, 06, 05:49	sanvan9396 Apr 26, 12, 00:13
Polish Gypsy Roots 2 3 4 5 6 My father is polish and my mother is half gypsy. My mother escaped arranged marriage and such with my father,...	150	Guest Jun 3, 06, 02:49	damnlina Apr 25, 12, 23:20
How can I apply for a Polish passport or nationality ? Nadine: Unless you can prove direct ties to Poland through parent(s) and grandparent(s) you...	11	Nadine Jan 28, 09, 03:36	gjene Apr 25, 12, 00:09
Polish First Names: Adam, Jadwiga, Ewa Bartek is short for Bartłomiej. There is also a parallel form Bartosz -- an Old Polish variant which has survived...	10	lewczynski Jun 29, 11, 06:39	Polonius3 Apr 24, 12, 23:00
Information on family name, Krzycki I knew the Leo Krzycki that was a union organizer. He was a brilliant man. A Socialist....	22	Vespa Feb 19, 07, 20:26	freezincajun Apr 21, 12, 23:06
Last Name: DOWGIALLO 2 DOWGIAŁŁO: This is the Polonised version of the Lithuanian name Daugela (whose roots translated into 'great pain'). SIEMIASZKO: Polonised...	37	Eva_K Oct 9, 08, 08:29	Polonius3 Apr 21, 12, 21:28
How's This For Looking Polish? More images: http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/8234_156430576213_540091213_ 3565342_5965283_n.jpg http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/5374_137059171213_540091213 _3280661_3367663_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/24598_406920721213_54 0091213_4991350_425301_n.jpg These are all of Anthony Czarnecki and his family.	14	Nickidewbear Feb 28, 12, 06:07	Nickidewbear Apr 21, 12, 21:18
Anyone here from Zagorzany or the area? Hello, I am doing some research on my dad's side. I have gotten as far as my great grandparents...	0	johnocz Apr 19, 12, 06:12	—
Looking Into The Surname Bednarczuk: Ukrainian, Polish, Ruthenian, Belarusian, etc? Lukasz K: Name and nationality don't have much in common. You are still using your name Bednarczuk but you are...	8	ToddOPD Feb 9, 11, 19:14	johnocz Apr 19, 12, 05:25
Need a translation-"a leopard doesn't change it's spots" that's it! Cętek was the word I was looking for! THANK YOU SO MUCH! have a wonderful day, and thank...	5	madmagicmanda Apr 19, 12, 03:21	madmagicmanda Apr 19, 12, 04:13
Re: Obtaining records from Wlodawa I am wondering about obtaining marriage records from Wlodawa. I do not know the exact date of marriage or the...	0	gjene Apr 17, 12, 21:21	—
Vintage Photos of Polish ancestors 2 3 4 5 To ShawnH Yes, I may be showing my age, but so are you. :)...	131	Patrycja19 Jul 31, 07, 16:59	gjene Apr 17, 12, 17:04
Family History - Deborski family - Brodnica and Rypin Area Jerry, Here is what I have learned from the Świedziebnia parish records: Jan Klimowski, born ~1832, wife Agnieszka...	15	gadeborski Nov 29, 11, 20:54	gadeborski Apr 17, 12, 15:25
trying to find a town called Masana Delma. I brennan5353: Is the name "Brenkus" a Polish name? I believe it was my grandmother's maiden name. It appears so....	10	brennan5353 Apr 10, 12, 15:44	boletus Apr 17, 12, 14:25
Sierzputowski, finding villages in Poland, Lomza region. Wow. I really can't thank you guys enough for all of this information. I really do appreciate it.	11	Jeffsierp Apr 14, 12, 22:43	Jeffsierp Apr 15, 12, 21:44

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