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Judith Christina Pretorius, 1864 - 1937
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Judith Christina Pretorius (born Laubscher), 1842 - 1930
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Judith Christina Du Preez (born Pretorius), 1885 - 1960
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Judith Christina Pretorius (born Smit), 1878 - 1954
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Judith Christina Pretorius (born Grobler), 1911 - 1979
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Judith Susanna Elizabeth Pretorius (born Van Deventer), 1873 - 1926
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Judith Pretorius, 1848 - 1926
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Judith Suzanne Mary "Koelie - Judith" Cloete (born Pretorius), 1941 - 2021
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Judith Jacoba Pretorius (born Meyer), 1872 - 1959
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Judith Magdalena Pretorius (born Badenhorst), 1863 - 1946
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Judith Maryna Pretorius (born Grobbelaar), 1803 - 1887
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Judith Jacoba Pretorius, 1903 - 1911
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Judith Lÿja Jacoba Du Preez (born Pretorius), 1946 - 1972
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Judith Petronella Pretorius (born Esterhuizen b3c2d5e1f5), 1819 - 1875
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Judith Susarah Hendrina Pretorius (born Du Plessis), 1908 - 2006
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Judith Petronella Pretorius (born Pretorius b3c1d3e1f9g9), 1857 - 1916
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Judith Magdalena Christina O' Kelly (born Pretorius), 1898 - 1991
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Judith Isabella Pretorius, 1879 - 1938
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Judith Magdalena Elizabeth Pretorius, 1890 - 1935
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Judith Maryna Coetzee (born Pretorius), 1856 - 1935
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Judith Susara Pretorius (born Pottas (Pothas)), 1895 - 1945
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Judith Ester Pretorius, 1944 - 1944
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Judith Jacoba Pretorius (born Meyer), 1872 - 1959
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Judith Christina Pretorius, g4h4, 1864 - 1937
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Judith Pretorius (born Nel), a1b2c3d2e7f3g1, 1848 - 1926
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Judith Christina Pretorius (born Laubscher), 1842 - 1930
Geni World Family TreeJudith Petronella Manthey (born Pretorius), 1874 - 1906
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FamilySearch Family TreeJudith Maryna Pretorius, 1857 - 1889
FamilySearch Family TreeJudith Petronella Pretorius (born Esterhuizen), 1819 - 1875
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Judith Isabella Pretorius, born 1936
South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers, 1660-1970
Judith Isabella Pretorius
South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers, 1660-1970
Judith Christina Pretorius, 1885 - 1960
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Judith Magdalena Elizabeth Pretorius, 1890 - 1935
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Judith Christina Pretorius, born 1890
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Judith Christina Pretorius, born 1902
GenealogieOnline Family Tree IndexJudith Petronella Pretorius, born 1856
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Judith Christina Pretorius, born Circa 1897
South Africa, Free State Dutch Reformed Church Records, 1848-1956
Judith Christina Pretorius, born Circa 1884
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The name Judith has its origins in Hebrew, derived from the name Yehudit, which means "woman of Judea" or "Jewess." It first appeared in ancient Israel and is prominently featured in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Book of Judith, which tells the story of a courageous woman who saves her people. This historical context imbues the name with connotations of strength, bravery, and leadership, reflecting the characteristics of those who initially bore it. Variations of the name Judith can be found across different cultures and languages, including Giuditta in Italian, Judit in Hungarian, and Jutta in German, each with slight differences in pronunciation and spelling. The name has remained popular in various regions, particularly in Jewish and Christian communities, and continues to be associated with strong female figures throughout history.
The last name Pretorius has its origins in South Africa, particularly among the Afrikaans-speaking population, and is derived from the Latin name "Praetorius," which means "of the praetor" or "leader." The name is historically linked to the Dutch settlers who arrived in the Cape Colony during the 17th century, and it reflects the social status of individuals who may have held positions of authority or governance. The surname is often associated with the Voortrekkers, the Dutch-speaking settlers who migrated into the interior of South Africa in the 1830s and 1840s, seeking independence from British rule. Variations of the name can be found in different contexts, such as "Pretorius" itself, which is the most common spelling, but it may also appear as "Praetorius" in historical texts or in other European contexts. The name is pronounced as "pre-TORE-ee-us," and it has become a notable surname in South African history, with several prominent figures, including politicians and military leaders, bearing the name.
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