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Member Since: July 2003 Posts: 1 Send Message	Rachel	Report	19 Aug 2003 14:55
Member Since: July 2003 Posts: 1 Send Message	My father's grandparents came from Russia and Poland. They were given the name Taylor - a basic translation of Krawiec, meaning Tailor - their profession on arrival. Any tips on finding out more about them and going back further? Rachel
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	19 Aug 2003 15:07
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	There is a new site I believe which deals with immigrants - there was something on the BBC about it - so you might be able to get it thru their site good luck in your search she
Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 229 Send Message	Angela	Report	19 Aug 2003 15:32
	The site is http://www(.)movinghere(.)org(.)uk It includes not only Jewish but also Caribbean, Irish and South Asian migration. Do you know when your parents arrived in the UK and where? It might help you to narrow down your search and then make a trip to the archives in Kew worthwhile (also some passenger info on the above site).
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	19 Aug 2003 16:34
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	cheers angela - knew there was a new site !