I don't know the exact translations, but I was told that any word ending in
RZ indicates a profession. I had the same problem, and solved it by getting
hold of a Polish - English dictionary. In this way, I found out that my
GGfather and GGGgfather were both glaziers >from the word "sclarz" in vital
records. I'm sure the liberal arts library at your college could provide
one. Good luck. Sheila Toffell