Jordan
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Posted: 28-Oct-2006, 05:19 PM
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Background : Jordan is derived from the name of the river Jordan, "Yarden" in Hebrew. The name first became popular in England as a personal name during the Crusades when it was a common practice for Crusaders to bring back vials containing the waters from the river Jordan to be used in the baptism of the Crusaders children. Variations : Jordan, Jordane, Jordain, Jordaine, Jourdan, Jourdane, Jorden, Jurden, MacShurtan, MacJordan, MacShurton, MacShurdane, MacShurtaine, McShurtan, McJordan, McShurton, McShurdane More Info: http://heraldry.celticradio.net/search.php?id=72 Discussion of this family is welcomed.
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