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Re: Surname "Garboden" and "Szynal"
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Thanks so much for the info--- it was more than what I had found which was barely anything---- Szynal is on my Mom's side and she even doesn't know much--- so serching for her--- as for Garboden have no idea am actually doing it for geneology searching and also for christmas gift for family. So to both of you so much for replying and hopefully opening doors to which will help me find more information on Family history :)
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Do either of you happen to know if their is a "Family Crest" for both "Garboden" and Szynal" if where could you send me a link to it--- Thanks so much for help so far--DeeDee
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You're welcome. I have looked at the records and I now believe the surname Garboden is of German origin, as Mark have said, and I thought possible. Perhaps the English surname Garbutt is also of the same origin, also deriving from the German personal name Geribodo. Perhaps the Armenian origin is unlikely. I thank Marc for the evidence.It is always great to have researchers and experts correct each other, as the origin of the surname gets closer and closer to the truth!

This message was edited 10/18/2012, 7:39 PM

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You can get the full story on Garbutt at tinyurl.com/9vax42t. Also related are French Gerbaud and its many variants (see http://www.geneanet.org/nom-de-famille/GERBAUD).
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