This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Sakers305 Surnames: Akers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.akers/1252.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: They would be the same..I wondered why Grandmother Akers was always listed as P'simer. I guess the Pickleshimer was too long.. We have a written out family tree at my Mom's house somewhere. I think my aunt Nedra or Josephine created it back in the 70's. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.