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Re: british and other countries surnames: Cassin- Casson

by Sean Foglai (guest)

11/22/2004, 5:48 PM

I'd just add, that the Irish name Cassidy is looks to also be related and the term crooked has been said to mean "curly" and in curly hair ...

- Jim Young (guest) +1

11/23/2004, 3:23 AM

I Never thought of that possibility. Some old Irish personal names seem uncomplimentary, and you wonder why they were bestowed on chidren.

- Sean Foglai (guest)

11/23/2004, 7:21 PM

You may find some historical interest in the surname of my mother, that reveals an early 'Cas'

http://www.sjfoley.com/Meaning_of_McCarthy_Name/McCarthy_Name.htm

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