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  1. 24th August 05, 02:25 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodsheal
    "Fitz" actually means "illegitimate son of."
    http://www.question.com/dictionary/fitz.html
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    Also don't forget that folks Americanize their names_ Sean vs Shawn, Shevonne vs Siobhan, etc- IIRC, it was common practice to immigrant officers here to make up a name spelling when pressed for time or faced with someone they couldn't understand well.
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