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Re: Tracing our ancestors right back to where we originate from would it be too hard
« Reply #18 on: Monday 07 November 16 19:46 GMT (UK) »
See my reply #4
Stan
Where Stan ? I'm useless lol
interested to know where the surname Sumner of my Ancestors originates from

From "The Oxford Names Companion" Sumner: English (now common mainly in Lancashire): occupational name for an official who was responsible for ensuring the appearance of witnesses in court, ME sumner, sumnor, summoner.

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