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Help[Surname] Pushaw
Can anyone tell me where it comes from and the origin, if you know?
Thanks so much if you could.
"There is an art to flying, or rather, a knack," said Ford. "The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."
Thanks so much if you could.
"There is an art to flying, or rather, a knack," said Ford. "The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."
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Here's what I found online at RootsWeb and from a geneology buddy of mine:
Pushaw is the Americanization of the French surname, Pochard. After emigrating to the U.S., it appears as if a French family had their name altered at Ellis Island, which was a common occurance. Many of the immigration officers changed surnames either because they couldn't spell the name in the original language or the family wanted to "sound" more American.
Hope that helps!
Pushaw is the Americanization of the French surname, Pochard. After emigrating to the U.S., it appears as if a French family had their name altered at Ellis Island, which was a common occurance. Many of the immigration officers changed surnames either because they couldn't spell the name in the original language or the family wanted to "sound" more American.
Hope that helps!
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Thanks! That's really helpful.
"There is an art to flying, or rather, a knack," said Ford. "The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."
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