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Re: The German surname "Gallwas"
by Jim Young (guest)
12/8/2016, 12:38 PM
in reply to a message by Mburnash
A French surname in Germany need not be of recent immigrants. Many French Huguenots settled in Germany in the 17th century, long enough for a spelling to develop more acceptable to German speakers. At one time (18th century?) Berlin's population was 25% Huguenot.
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The German surname "Gallwas"  ·  Mburnash  ·  11/20/2016, 7:36 PM
•Re: The German surname "Gallwas"  ·  Lepic  ·  11/21/2016, 9:08 AM
•Re: The German surname "Gallwas"  ·  Mburnash  ·  11/22/2016, 2:59 PM
•Re: The German surname "Gallwas"  ·  Jim Young  ·  12/8/2016, 12:38 PM
•Re: The German surname "Gallwas"  ·  Mburnash  ·  12/27/2016, 9:21 AM