Researching Surnames
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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.
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.
Researching Surnames
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Author : JULIE. GOUCHER
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Researching Surnames written by JULIE. GOUCHER and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Genealogy categories.
Christian Names In Local And Family History
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Author : George Redmonds
language : en
Publisher: Dundurn
Release Date : 2004-04-13
Christian Names In Local And Family History written by George Redmonds and has been published by Dundurn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-04-13 with Reference categories.
Surnames have long provided key links in historical research. This ground-breaking work shows that English christian names are also significant for those researching local communities and family history - and that they are a fascinating topic in their own right. Did you know, for instance, that the names Philip and Thomas were once used for girls? Or that there was a woman called Diot Coke in 1379? When George Redmonds became interested in christian names, he found that the information on his own name in dictionaries was contradicted by local records and that the standard works' emphasis on etymology only gave part of the story. Half a lifetime's research has convinced him that every christian name has a 'pedigree', which can be regional, local or even centered on one family. Here he explores the implications of this for both amateur and academic historians. Drawing on examples from Anne to Zaccheus, he covers a wealth of topics including the stabilisation of first names as surnames; the influence of individuals, parents, godparents and communities on naming; the popularity of names over the last 700 years; and more recent changes in naming practice. He challenges many published assumptions - and offers new insights into the customs and attitudes of our ancestors from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Surnames Dna And Family History
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Author : George Redmonds
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2011-08-25
Surnames Dna And Family History written by George Redmonds and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-25 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book combines linguistic and historical approaches with the latest techniques of DNA analysis and shows the insights these offer for every kind of genealogical research. It focuses on British names, tracing their origins to different parts of the British Isles and Europe and revealing how names often remain concentrated in the districts where they first became established centuries ago. In the process the book casts fresh light on the ancient peopling of the British Isles. The authors consider why some names die out while others spread across the globe. They use recent advances in DNA testing to investigate whether particular surnames have single, dual, or multiple origins, and to find out if the various forms of a single name have a common origin. They show how information from DNA can be combined with historical evidence and techniques to distinguish between individuals with the same name and different names with similar spellings, and to identifty the name of the same individual or family spelt in various ways in different times and places. The final chapter of this paperback edition, looking at the use of genetics in historical research, has been updated to include new work on the DNA of Richard III.
Dictionary Of American Family Names
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Author : Patrick Hanks
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2003-05-08
Dictionary Of American Family Names written by Patrick Hanks and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-05-08 with Reference categories.
Where did your surname come from? Do you know how many people in the United States share it? What does it tell you about your lineage? From the editor of the highly acclaimed Dictionary of Surnames comes the most extensive compilation of surnames in America. The result of 10 years of research and 30 consulting editors, this massive undertaking documents 70,000 surnames of Americans across the country. A reference source like no other, it surveys each surname giving its meaning, nationality, alternate spellings, common forenames associated with it, and the frequency of each surname and forename. The Dictionary of American Family Names is a fascinating journey throughout the multicultural United States, offering a detailed look at the meaning and frequency of surnames throughout the country. For students studying family genealogy, others interested in finding out more about their own lineage, or lexicographers, the Dictionary is an ideal place to begin research.
Second Stages In Researching Welsh Ancestry
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Author : John Rowlands
language : en
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Release Date : 1999
Second Stages In Researching Welsh Ancestry written by John Rowlands and has been published by Genealogical Publishing Com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Reference categories.
Anyone who has had any success in researching their Welsh ancestry will know that a grasp of specialized Welsh genealogical methods and sources is only one of several factors that contributed to that success. They will know, for example, how important it is in Welsh research to have some understanding of the social, cultural, religious, and economic background of the communities in which those ancestors lived. This book attempts to broaden that understanding, especially for the period prior to 1800 when most researchers begin to experience difficulties. In addition, it aims to make readers more aware of some little-known sources and the special uses that may be applied to the information found in these sources.
What S In Your Surname The Fascinating Story Of British Surnames
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Author : William Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Brazen Head Publishing
Release Date : 2014-01-04
What S In Your Surname The Fascinating Story Of British Surnames written by William Lewis and has been published by Brazen Head Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-04 with Reference categories.
Have you ever thought about your own surname? Wondered about the stories behind them, especially if they are unusual? This Amazon NUMBER 1 BESTSELLING BOOK (Genealogy) tells the engaging story of when our surnames first came into use, why they were necessary and how people acquired them. After spending decades writing and researching the history of names, William Lewis presents in ‘What’s in your Surname?’ a journey through the quite diverse origins of English surnames citing hundreds of examples along the way. On this engaging journey you will discover the origin of last names, from disparaging nicknames to saints’ names and how history has shaped the creation of and evolution of surnames. There have been many books with surnames as their theme: dictionaries of surnames, books about unusual surnames, heraldry, researching family history and so forth, but very few look at British history solely through surnames. From Baker, Barratt and Bell through to Belcher, Blanchflower and Bugg, William Lewis covers the history of commonplace and exotic surnames in equal measure. A joy to read whether cover-to-cover or dipped into as a treasury of sources, ‘What’s in your Surname?’ offers an engaging, vivid and revealing historical portrait of English surnames - and the unique and diverse places from whence they came. Read 'What’s in your Surname?' today to discover the fascinating origins of hundreds of English surnames
Cyndi S List
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Author : Cyndi Howells
language : en
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Release Date : 2001
Cyndi S List written by Cyndi Howells and has been published by Genealogical Publishing Com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Computers categories.
A two volume set which provides researchers with more than 70,000 links to every conceivable genealogical resource on the Internet.
Researching Local History
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Author : M. Williams
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-05-12
Researching Local History written by M. Williams and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-12 with History categories.
This practical but inspiring book considers what local history is, why researching it is valuable and rewarding, and how we should go about it. Issues addressed include: getting oral and documentary evidence; keeping records; the nature of data, information and knowledge; and their use to create the different products of local history research. Michael Williams is both a professional scientist and a local historian of long standing, and he uses both sides of his experience in a text that is at once rigorous about the historical process, and also a fascinating - and often moving - account of his adventures into the past of his own family and community. He demonstrates local history methodology through his research into ancestry, migration, work, war and religion in the towns and villages of England and Wales. It is richly illustrated throughout.