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From: "Judy Fee" <>
Subject: Re: [SWITZ] unusual Surname AbArx
Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2003 20:12:04 -0600
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Yes, my ancestors were from Solothurn and several times I have come across
the name "Von Arx". "Ab" [Latin] and "Von" [German] both mean "from." Since
the church records in Solothurn were written in Latin, I suppose that's why
your ancestor's name was written in that form.

Judy


> I am curious about a surname:
> I have recently learned the name one of my Great Great Grandparents
who
> lived in Canton Solothurn.
> Her name is Ursula AB ARX she was married to Nicolas STRUB.
>
> AB ARX is an unusal name ... Is anyone familiar with this name?



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