Posted by Jeannie on December 03, 2002 at 23:39:37:
In Reply to: How are people with same surnames related? posted by Mr Phua on October 19, 2001 at 10:22:31:
My father told me that everyone belonged to a village who shared the same name because they were like a family. I guess thats how ppl who aren't true family related are related in some way.
: A person's surname determines his/ her ancestors etc. So are
: people with same surnames related? I mean, why do people
: have the same surnames? Please enlighten me!!