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View Surname: Averesch


AVERESCH
SOURCE: Location
USAGE: Dutch
Meaning & History
From the place name Averesch, possibly composed of haver and esch, meaning "oat farm land". Esch or es in this case is an area of farmland, mostly a bit higher than its surroundings. No doubt there is a connection with the ash tree. It often grew on these places.


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