Genealogy / Anyone know the name Neugewirtz? [15]

I find the tone of the comment by the last post somewhat offensive. I am going to assume that it wasn't intended that way. I am working on many branches in my family tree. This grandfather, Reginald Gilbert Bond (formerly Newgewirtz) was of Jewish heritage. He changed his surname to Bond due to antisemitism by his employer while employed with an insurance company in Montreal. His siblings who did change their surname, did so for the very same reason. His father, David John was an Anglican Minister and served in the UK and Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Converting Jews to Christianity was a major focus of his work. His children were Christians.

Genealogy / Anyone know the name Neugewirtz? [15]

My 2nd great grandfather was Jacob Neugewirtz, who was an Austrian subject. He was married to Anna (Unknown last name), who was also an Austrian subject. Their son, David John Neugewirtz/Newgewirtz (documents in both surnames) was born in Chulice, Crakow, Austria as recorded on David's UK Naturalization Record. Other records show David as Polish. (lots of changes to the borders) Some of David and Anna's children retained the surname Newgewirtz and some changed their surname to Bond. My grandfather, Reginald Gilbert changed his name to Bond. If you search the names Neugewirtzand Newgewirtz on Wikitree) you will see that I have recently started building this branch of my family tree. I hope you will consider joining me in building the entire family tree. Kelly Shaul, Canada