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Wallace Criswell

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Personal Details

Given Name
Wallace
Surname
Criswell

The Name Wallace

Origin
Scottish/Norman
Meaning
A foreigner or stranger, originally referring to people from Wales or of Welsh descent.
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The Criswell Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
A surname possibly derived from a place name combining 'cris' or 'cross' with 'well'.
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