Re: Flohrs from Merkel, Russia
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Re: Flohrs from Merkel, Russia
Peter Flohr 2/27/01
Peter, The name of Flohr is Germanic in origin. I believe it means floor but am not sure of that. The Flohrs in the Volga of Russia came to that country in the mid 1700s when Catherine the Great ruled Russia. I cannot find where this family line originated in Germany as all of the records were kept in Russia and none in Germany. Now that Russia has opened up researchers are working to find info about these Volga Germans. There is an active organization in Lincoln, Nebr called The American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. I don't know what other info you need but will be happy to provide what I can. Fran
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Re: Flohrs from Merkel, Russia
Peter Flohr 2/28/01