(5) FRENCH-CANADIAN SURNAME distribution in the U.S. (A-K)

Very nice job, good of you to put on line. Clever use of this servcie. Lionel Mayrand www.mayrand.org

said filetax 2003.09.20 at 19:28:04 PDT

Hello, I thought that I would share something with you. From my name I am sure that you can tell that I am a Caron, but that is in name only. About 90 years ago, give or take, my great-grandfather changed the family name from McCarron to Caron because of persecution of the Irish. I thought that I would share this with you as you are tracing roots. I have been contacted by several families and told them this and they had been confused. It should be mentioned if someone is doing research. Thank you, Rebecca

said rebeccacaron 2003.10.15 at 09:40:47 PDT

Rebecca, thanks for sharing the McCarron surname info, which I've included under the CARON surname distribution map. I'm sure I'm not the only person who was unaware of this possible source. Any and all information is greatly appreciated & am sure persons researching their family history will be glad to know of another direction they may take.

said murmurd 2003.10.16 at 07:10:24 PDT

I AM LOOKING FOR FAMILY OF MY GREAT-GREAT GRAND FATHER JOHN DUGAN. WE ARE FROM CENTRAL PA. I HAVE READ THAT A LOT OF DUGANS CAME FROM CANADAANNND IRELAND. I DONT KNOW ANNY OF HIS SIBLINGS OR FAMILY. I DO KNOW THAT HE MARRIED SUSANNE BECK FROM NEAR LOCK HAVEN, PA.

said kdkgabby 2004.02.20 at 08:22:29 PST

My research concernes French-Canadians so I can't help you. On the other hand, if you're sure your DUGAN's come from QC, then I may be able to come across a few discoveries for you.

said murmurd 2004.02.20 at 10:27:39 PST