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2009-11-17 Finland - Surname of Korpivaara:

Hi, Greetings from Finland! At least the surname Korpi was known as early as in the 15th century especially in Western Finland (Turku region and to the north of the city of Turku). Korpi means a

2009-11-16 Norway - need some help:

If you have a permanent residence permit from the UK and you do have an engineering degree it isn't all that unlikely that you could find a job in norway. If your residency is still bound to your current

2009-11-12 Norway - How to Pronounce a Surname:

Kåre is pronounced "Core-Eh", but with a spanish rolling R. Fuglseth is pronounced "Foog-L-Set" with high-low-high tone and with emphasis on the first syllable. Or if that is to difficult: Foog-el-set

2009-11-12 Finland - Travel to Lapland:

Hi Boris, I am fine, thanks. Greetings from the Arctic Circle again. Temperature varies between -1 and -30 degrees Celsius in Lapland in January. However, you won't feel it as cold as you could think

2009-11-12 Finland - Turn of Century Finnish Names:

Hi Abbey, Greetings from Suomi (Finland). Finnish firstnames are very old but Finnish surnames (family names) became popular at that time. Members of the upper crust had surnames as early as in 17th