This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: slickredone Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lesser/163.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry Theresa, not familiar with any of those names and as far as I know none are from Australia (but I could be wrong). My family is originally from Germany than they immigrated to Russia than they came to the states. Most seem to have settled in the Colorado area. Hope this is helpful. Sandi 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.