bg wrote: > I am researching the name Robidas and though my earliest known ancestor was > from LeMans, France circa 1650, there was also a Robidas who lived near > Paris who had > immigrated from Northern Spain. If anyone knows a way for me to research > whether or not Robidas as a surname has a Spanish origin I would appreciate > the help. Or > if anyone knows of any current Robidas living in Spain or have a connection > there I would like to hear of it. Sincerely, Paul Robida > > I am at Probida@Maine.rr.com but will also check back here for any > responses. Hi Paul, If you make a search on the GeneaNet database ( http://www.geneanet.org ) you can see that your name is present in Le Mans (in many files).. It seems this name is really located in Sarthe, France. Regards Norma -- GeneaNet : Genealogical Database Network : http://www.geneanet.org/ **DISCOVER THE GENEANET FORUMS** **VENEZ DECOUVRIR LE FORUM DES NOMS DE FAMILLE**