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Western Altemus

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Given Name
Western
Surname
Altemus

The Name Western

Origin
English
Meaning
One who comes from the west, or someone living in the western part of a region.
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The Altemus Surname

Origin
German/Dutch
Meaning
A person from a place called Altemus or derived from 'alt' (old) and 'mus' (moss or moor).
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