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Post by Administrator on May 19, 2007 18:26:43 GMT 10
The following was posted in the 'Welcome' thread - a new thread is provided for ease of reference: I have traced my family back to my fathers grandfather, and I have found that we are related to the Papalazaros clan and that my fathers grandmother was born in Crete. I wonder if any one can help further. Also my grandmother (Irene Apoifis) nee Barbayiannis did tell me that some people called our family, Tsaimantsi as my grandfather brought timber from a Turkish island back to Castellorizzo. Would appreciate any info. Thanks Con Apoifis |
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Post by Administrator on May 21, 2007 9:42:34 GMT 10
Con,
Your grandmother was right (they usually are!) - your grandfather was described as 'Konstandinos Nikolaou Tsaimanis' on his wedding contract from February 1912. Interestingly, he signed with his correct surname 'Apoifis'.
I will see what I can find on the origin of the name 'Tsaimanis'. The only connection I can think of is the Turkish word cam (pronounced 'cham') which means fir or pine tree. These were the species of tree felled by the Castellorizians for conversion to charcoal. A caman was someone who dealt in timber and this was probably corrupted to tsaimanis in Greek.
I'll let you know if something else comes up.
Nicholas
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Post by cressie on May 21, 2007 13:54:42 GMT 10
Hi Con Cannot assist re your Apoifis family but just for your info........ My Aunty Maria Karasavas married Apostolos (Paul) Anastasakis in Perth 1936 and his mother's maiden name was Despina (nee Apoifis). Despina was born in 1874 in Castellorizo and married 1894/95 in Castellorizo. Despina died in Perth in 1954 and her death cert nominates her father as Paul Apoifis and mother as Anna (unknown surname). Despina's husband, Dimitrios Anastasakis, ancestors also came originally from Crete. The film star Jennifer Aniston real name is Anastasakis and her family also hails from Crete. Paul Apoifis and daughter Despina may connect to your family. A photo of Despina is at the following URL: www.ozgenealogy.info/genealogy/showmedia.php?mediaID=103&medialinkID=141She is sitting next to the Reverend Father Christophoros Manessis. Allan |
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Post by jac67 on Oct 18, 2007 21:47:35 GMT 10
Hello Con
There is a Jim Apoifis in Adelaide. He was a friend of my mothers.
He would be around 70ish year old. He has three sons, Petros, Emmanuel and Stavros.
Hope this helps.
John.
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Post by conapoif on Nov 10, 2007 16:25:48 GMT 10
Sorry its taken so long to reply . Thanks for the info Uncle Dimitro (Jim Apoefis) is my dads first cousin and we have been in touch for many many years.
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