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Help Why Can T I Find My Ancestor S Surname
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Author : Carol J. Baxter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-04
Help Why Can T I Find My Ancestor S Surname written by Carol J. Baxter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04 with Australia categories.
Describes the distortions that can occur between the time your ancestor thinks about saying his or her surname to the time you search for the surname in an online index. It explains that these distortions are rarely random and displays sound charts and surnames tables showing how and why they occur. It includes lists of spellings for every letter and sound - as many as two dozen for a single vowel sound in some instances. And it provides guidelines you can follow to help find those elusive surnames.
Help Why Can T I Find My Ancestor S Surname
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Author : Carol Baxter
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-05-30
Help Why Can T I Find My Ancestor S Surname written by Carol Baxter and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-30 with categories.
How often have you sat looking at a historical register or in front of a computer screen expecting to see your ancestor's surname only to discover that it's not there? You check every spelling you can think of without success then give up the search unaware that the entry is there but that you lack enough knowledge about English letters and sounds to find it. Help! Why can't I find my ancestor's surname? is the solution to your problem. It describes the distortions that can occur between the time your ancestor thinks about saying his or her surname to the time you search for the surname in an online index. It explains that these distortions are rarely random and displays sound charts and surnames tables showing how and why the distortions occur. It includes lists of spellings for every letter and sound-as many as two dozen for a single vowel sound in some instances. And it provides guidelines you can follow to help find those elusive surnames. This book is a gateway to a new world. Once you have read it, you will think about surnames in a completely different way. No longer will you be flailing in the dark, making stabs at spelling possibilities. When you follow its instructions, you will find that some of those previously abandoned surname searches are now successful. Carol Baxter, the History Detective, is a Fellow of the Society of Australian Genealogists and an adjunct lecturer at the University of New England. She is the internationally-acclaimed, award-winning author of five historical 'true-crime thrillers': An Irresistible Temptation, Breaking the Bank, Captain Thunderbolt and his Lady, The Peculiar Case of the Electric Constable and Black Widow. She is also the editor of many publications dealing with Australian colonial records and the author of another two genealogical 'how to' books: Writing Interesting Family Histories and Help! Historical and Genealogical Truth: How do I separate fact from fiction? More 'how to' books are in the pipeline.
Research Your Surname And Your Family Tree
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Author : Graeme Davis
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-09-24
Research Your Surname And Your Family Tree written by Graeme Davis and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-24 with Reference categories.
Find out what your surname means and trace your ancestors who share it too. Perhaps your surname is that of a Norman who came to Britain after the Battle of Hastings; or a Celtic clan name. Maybe it is an old English trade. It may be distinctive of a particular location. And just possibly you might be related to everyone who bears the name. Find out! Your surname is part of you -- so use this book to discover what it really means. This comprehensive book will show you how to research your surname and your family tree, both in earliest and in more recent years. It provides practical activities to investigate the meaning of any British surname. You will discover: -- The meaning of your surname -- How old it is -- Where it comes from -- What associations it has today -- How to use your surname to trace ancestors You may also be able to take part in a One Name Study or use DNA profiling to make contact with other people who bear your surname and with whom you share distant ancestors.
The Shooting Star
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Author : Shivya Nath
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Release Date : 2018-09-14
The Shooting Star written by Shivya Nath and has been published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-14 with Literary Collections categories.
Shivya Nath quit her corporate job at age twenty-three to travel the world. She gave up her home and the need for a permanent address, sold most of her possessions and embarked on a nomadic journey that has taken her everywhere from remote Himalayan villages to the Amazon rainforests of Ecuador. Along the way, she lived with an indigenous Mayan community in Guatemala, hiked alone in the Ecuadorian Andes, got mugged in Costa Rica, swam across the border from Costa Rica to Panama, slept under a meteor shower in the cracked salt desert of Gujarat and learnt to conquer her deepest fears. With its vivid descriptions, cinematic landscapes, moving encounters and uplifting adventures, The Shooting Star is a travel memoir that maps not just the world but the human spirit.
Let S Simplify This Censusology
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Author : Cassandra Shaw PLCGS
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2018-03-18
Let S Simplify This Censusology written by Cassandra Shaw PLCGS and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-18 with Genealogy categories.
Ready to use the censuses for your genealogy research? This book can help keep that searching become organized. Here, you'll find a start guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses - why do we even have a census (Chapter 1)? Lucky for us genealogists and researchers, the census began in 1790, which turns out to provide us with information about our ancestors. And for some, this might be the only paper trail we can find. This publication also provides some explanations for some of the columns found on the censuses (Chapters 2 and 3). For instance, do you know what the x in a circle by someone's name means? Read Chapter 2 to find out. Included are some tips and guidelines on where to find censuses for free and well as some paid websites (Chapters 4 and 5). Chapter 6 guides you on finding your ancestors in the censuses and includes a discussion of the soundex, which is how I was able to find my ancestors whose surname was spelled eight different times from 1790 to 1940! The census does provide some uses other than locating an ancestor family in a specific location and time. Chapter 7 guides you to really look at the other columns - what's the information telling you, or not telling you? Ever wondered where to find the enumeration districts? In Chapter 8, you'll find out how to locate those and why you would want to even know about these. Have you tried to write a sketch of an ancestor using only the census records? Chapter 9 provides some guidelines and an example on how to get started with writing about an ancestor, with only the censuses. You never know what can come to light while doing this exercise. This book ends with a couple of matrices - one for the censuses (what's in each census) and one for sources (free and paid) to find census records. This book is meant to be a start to learning and researching the U.S. census records. This is a jumping off point to your genealogy and family history. I hope you enjoy this journey of going through the census records!
The Surnames Handbook
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Author : Debbie Kennett
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2012-10-04
The Surnames Handbook written by Debbie Kennett and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-04 with Reference categories.
Every surname has its own story to tell, and a surname study is a natural complement to family history research. The study of surnames has been revolutionised in the last decade with the increasing availability of online resources, and it is now easier than ever before to explore the history, evolution, distribution and meaning of your family name. The Surnames Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to researching your surname using genealogical methods in conjunction with the latest advances in DNA testing and surname mapping. The book explores the key resources that are used to study a surname and is packed with links to relevant websites giving you everything you need to research your surname in one compact volume.
Tracing Your Irish Ancestors
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Author : John Grenham
language : en
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Company
Release Date : 2010-11
Tracing Your Irish Ancestors written by John Grenham and has been published by Genealogical Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11 with Reference categories.
Trace Your Roots With Dna
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Author : Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak
language : en
Publisher: Rodale Books
Release Date : 2004-10-07
Trace Your Roots With Dna written by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak and has been published by Rodale Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-10-07 with Science categories.
Written by two of the country's top genealogists, this is the first book to explain how new and groundbreaking genetic testing can help you research your ancestry According to American Demographics, 113 million Americans have begun to trace their roots, making genealogy the second most popular hobby in the country (after gardening). Enthusiasts clamor for new information from dozens of subscription-based websites, email newsletters, and magazines devoted to the subject. For these eager roots-seekers looking to take their searches to the next level, DNA testing is the answer. After a brief introduction to genealogy and genetics fundamentals, the authors explain the types of available testing, what kind of information the tests can provide, how to interpret the results, and how the tests work (it doesn't involve digging up your dead relatives). It's in expensive, easy to do, and the results are accurate: It's as simple as swabbing the inside of your cheek and popping a sample in the mail. Family lore has it that a branch of our family emigrated to Argentina and now I've found some people there with our name. Can testing tell us whether we're from the same family? My mother was adopted and doesn't know her ethnicity. Are there any tests available to help her learn about her heritage? I just discovered someone else with my highly unusual surname. How can we find out if we have a common ancestor? These are just a few of the types of genealogical scenarios readers can pursue. The authors reveal exactly what is possible-and what is not possible-with genetic testing. They include case studies of both famous historial mysteries and examples of ordinary folks whose exploration of genetic genealogy has enabled them to trace their roots.
31 Days To Better Genealogy
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Author : Amy Johnson Crow
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2018-10-18
31 Days To Better Genealogy written by Amy Johnson Crow and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-18 with Genealogy categories.
Crow believes that family history is an exploration not only of the past, but also of ourselves. She shares her favorite tips, tricks, and resources for discovering your family history-- and having fun while you do it!
Meet Your Ancestors
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Author : Diane Marelli
language : en
Publisher: How To Books Ltd
Release Date : 2003
Meet Your Ancestors written by Diane Marelli and has been published by How To Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Reference categories.
Provides an introduction to the whole process of discovering your own family history. Topics covered include searching for birth, marriage and death cerificates, census and church records, newspaper archives, and using the Internet. How to think laterally to solve mysteries, asking for help, storing your records and other useful tips.