Author: Debbie Kennett
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752483498
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
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.
The Surnames Handbook
Author: Debbie Kennett
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752483498
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
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.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752483498
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
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.
Surname Book and Racial History
Author: Susa Young Gates
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781295598090
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781295598090
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Your book of surnames
Author: James P. Hughes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Handbook of Genealogical and Temple Work
A Handbook of Cornish Surnames
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Gives the derivation of Cornish surnames.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Names, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Gives the derivation of Cornish surnames.
The Library Association Handbook
A Dictionary of Surnames
Author: Patrick Hanks
Publisher: Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
A survey of nearly 70,000 common surnames and many other rarer ones in the English speaking world that are of European derivation, including names of North and South America, Australasia, Southern Africa and other parts of the world where surnames are of European origin. Each entry gives information about the language or region in which the surname orginated and the derivation or original meaning; lists any variant diminutives, and other derivative names, as well as cognate names in other languages; notes pecularities of regional distribution; and briefly, family history about early bearers. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
A survey of nearly 70,000 common surnames and many other rarer ones in the English speaking world that are of European derivation, including names of North and South America, Australasia, Southern Africa and other parts of the world where surnames are of European origin. Each entry gives information about the language or region in which the surname orginated and the derivation or original meaning; lists any variant diminutives, and other derivative names, as well as cognate names in other languages; notes pecularities of regional distribution; and briefly, family history about early bearers. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
German Research Association Surname Book
Author: German Research Association (San Diego, Calif.)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780962627101
Category : German Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Contains surname list, place list, town list, zip code and submitter lists. Gives country, province, town, name, time period in which surname existed in the town, and source of the information. Surnames can be accessed alphabetically by the name or by the country, province, and town of origin.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780962627101
Category : German Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Contains surname list, place list, town list, zip code and submitter lists. Gives country, province, town, name, time period in which surname existed in the town, and source of the information. Surnames can be accessed alphabetically by the name or by the country, province, and town of origin.
The Oxford Handbook of Names and Naming
Author: Carole Hough
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199656436
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 801
Book Description
This handbook offers an up-to-date account of the state of the art in different areas of onomastics, in a format that is both useful for specialists and accessible to the general reader. International experts examine name theory, place and personal names, names in literature, socio-onomastics, names and other disciplines, and other types of names.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199656436
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 801
Book Description
This handbook offers an up-to-date account of the state of the art in different areas of onomastics, in a format that is both useful for specialists and accessible to the general reader. International experts examine name theory, place and personal names, names in literature, socio-onomastics, names and other disciplines, and other types of names.
Family Names and Family History
Author: David Hey
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1852855509
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Family names are an essential part of everyone's personal history. The story of their evolution is integral to family history and fascinating in its own right. Formed from first names, place names, nicknames and occupations, names allow us to trace the movements of our ancestors from the middle ages to the present day. David Hey shows how, when and where families first got their names, and proves that most families stayed close to their places of origin. Settlement patterns and family groupings can be traced back towards their origin by using national and local records. Family Names and Family History tells anyone interested in tracing their own name how to set about doing so.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1852855509
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Family names are an essential part of everyone's personal history. The story of their evolution is integral to family history and fascinating in its own right. Formed from first names, place names, nicknames and occupations, names allow us to trace the movements of our ancestors from the middle ages to the present day. David Hey shows how, when and where families first got their names, and proves that most families stayed close to their places of origin. Settlement patterns and family groupings can be traced back towards their origin by using national and local records. Family Names and Family History tells anyone interested in tracing their own name how to set about doing so.