The Surnames Handbook

The Surnames Handbook

Author: Debbie Kennett

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2012-10-04

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 0752483498

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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.


Genealogy and Surnames

Genealogy and Surnames

Author: William Anderson

Publisher:

Published: 1865

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13:

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Primarily English and Scottish surnames, with a few foreign names, are discussed.


Ancestral Chart Surnames, 1979-1982

Ancestral Chart Surnames, 1979-1982

Author: Adams County Genealogical Society

Publisher:

Published: 1990*

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13:

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Indexes to the ancestral charts located in the Library of the Adams County Genealogical Society, with addresses of contributors.


Ancestral Chart for 2000

Ancestral Chart for 2000

Author: Adams County Genealogical Society

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 5

ISBN-13:

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Contains a surname index with code numbers cross-referenced to names and addresses of the persons who submitted an Ancestors/Pedigree chart to the Adams County Genealogical Society's Library for the period of January through December 2000.


The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy

The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy

Author: Kimberly Powell

Publisher: Everything

Published: 2008-10-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781598694970

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With millions of records now available online, those interested in their family history have a wealth of information—and misinformation—at their fingertips. In this book, author Kimberly Powell, the About.com Guide to Genealogy, helps both novice and experienced genealogists sort it all out. She shows readers where to search and which key-words they’ll need to create an accurate family tree—from start to finish. With this book, readers will learn how to create an online search strategy, use search engines and Soundex to find kin, reach out to others with peer-to-peer record swapping, discover useful records from around the world, and more. Packed with tips on free databases, search sites, and downloadable government records, readers will have all they need to use the Web to dig out their family’s true tale!


Research Your Surname and Your Family Tree

Research Your Surname and Your Family Tree

Author: Graeme Davis

Publisher: How To Books

Published: 2010-09-24

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1848034547

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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 Lumbee Indians

The Lumbee Indians

Author: Glenn Ellen Starr

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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Includes "Index to The Carolina Indian Voice" for January 18, 1973-February 4, 1993 (p. 189-248).