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Re: SMITHBOWER? What is the meaning of this surname?
If this is a German surname, it was SCHMIDBAUER in Germany. This denotes a person who is a smith and a farmer at the same time.
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WOW! That was fast! Thanks so much!!! Now I can trace further
and perhaps even find a family crest too. Have a great day!
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