Very interesting Edward.
I was born in New York in 1962. I'm the youngest of 8.
My mother, who was of Greek ancestry, was born in Woburn Mass
in 1922. Her last name was Jemas and as I understand it when her father entered Ellis Island his name was anglicized from something like xtimas. Does this tell you anything? My mother spoke Greek as both her parents were from Greece. Do you or anyone in your family speak Greek?
My older sister knows much more about our ancestry than I.
I will try to find out more and I'll let you know.
Lets keep in touch
Best Regards
John