This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BPetura Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.ceeurope.germany.schleswig.general/6417.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I agree that Suedermarchen is very likely the area of Holstein called Suderdithmarschen -- or Süderdithmarschen with the umlaut -- and that is Southern Dithmarschen. Here is an article and map of all of Dithmarschen on the west side of Holstein: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dithmarschen Where are the others from in Schleswig-Holstein? Do you have any towns or villages for those individuals? 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.