If your relative’s last name is a word that is easily translated (such as a color or an occupation), is it possible that some records refer to him by that translated version of his name?

Was your ancestor with the last name of White actually a German with a different original such as Weiß?

Was your ancestor with the last name of Baker actually a Spaniard with the last name of Panadero?

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  1. My grx3 grandmother was Marie Lavesque in Canada. In the USA she became Mary Bishop. Levesque translates to Bishop.

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