RE: Lost relatives name

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Since this discussion has veered into the realm of speculation...

Nice "Jewish" names like GELLER (phonetically) or SCHOMER (meaning) could have
become JAILER, whether or not a Jewish ancestor was actually employed as a
prison guard. ("Guards" also include night watchmen, etc., as well as "guardians
of the faith", neither of which would preclude Jews.)

........ tom klein, toronto
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