Family Names - Maternal

My sister has been researching our family and has come across some really interesting names. I was really surprised by some of them, and found the whole thing really fascinating. I'll be doing this in two batches, starting with my mother's side.

Women:

Jearldean
Henry
Hilda Fae
Rhoda
Gussie Odell
Mary Lou
Jinny Jane
Wilhelmina
Evelyn
Anna Miaida
Arie
Jemima
Tabitha
Elvira
Laurrisa
O'Leavy
Mattie Dell

Men:

Macom
Wilhelm
Asa
Ezekal
Peachel
Ephrian

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