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Violet

Violet Report 6 Oct 2003 01:03

Can anyone tell me how to go about finding out where your surname originated from. My surname is Wigley. I live in Australia, but my fathers side of the family are in Britian.

Kathleen

Kathleen Report 6 Oct 2003 02:27

Violet Have e-mailed you a website which should answer your question - looks like that name has an interesting history. it goes back to the 11th century. Kathleen

Oz Mozz

Oz Mozz Report 6 Oct 2003 11:13

Kathleen; Would you mind posting the site on here? I would love to have a play with THAT one!!' Sonja

susie manterfield(high wycombe)

susie manterfield(high wycombe) Report 6 Oct 2003 11:27

violet where abouts in england did they come from.onlythere are a few in buckinghamshire susie