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Subject: [RHEA-L] Surname Origin List
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 03:22:15 EDT

F Names taking -- or based on -- the first name of the ancestor's father
(patronymic).

L Names recording localities or places where ancestors originated.

O Names reflecting the occupation or status of the ancestor.

N Names that are nicknames describing the ancestor's face, figure, temper,
morals, or habits.

RAE (British). Scottish form of Roe.

RAY (British). "King," nickname based on appearance, being 'king' of a
festivity, or service in the royal household (Old French); or, "female deer."

REA (British). "Someone who lived along the river(s) Rea".

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