Surnames And Genealogy
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Author | : George Redmonds |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2011-08-25 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 019162036X |
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.
Author | : Debbie Kennett |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 325 |
Release | : 2012-10-04 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0752483498 |
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.
Author | : William Anderson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 1865 |
Genre | : Genealogy |
ISBN | : |
Primarily English and Scottish surnames, with a few foreign names, are discussed.
Author | : David Hey |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 261 |
Release | : 2006-06-22 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1852855509 |
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.
Author | : Debbie Kennett |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 2012-10-04 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : 0752483498 |
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.
Author | : George Redmonds |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : England |
ISBN | : 9781860061592 |
Author | : Lyman De Platt |
Publisher | : Genealogical Publishing Com |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : |
A reference guide to the relatively unknown but prosperous European nation outlining the key figures and events of its past and present. The dictionary includes over 350 entries covering all aspects of Luxembourg history as well as significant aspects of its politics, society, economy, and culture. Barteau (former head of the American International School of Luxemberg) supplies an introductory overview of the country's geography, language, religion, government, and education. Contains maps, photographs, historical chronology, lists of rulers and prime ministers, and a comprehensive bibliography keyed by topic. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author | : Elsdon Coles Smith |
Publisher | : Genealogical Publishing Com |
Total Pages | : 398 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : 9780806311500 |
Surnames. We all have them, but whose names were they originally? Whose are they? What do they mean and where do they come from? Elsdon Smith, America's leading authority on names, is the one man who definitely knows, and his book, American Surnames, is designed to answer these questions and more ...
Author | : Susa Young Gates |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 606 |
Release | : 1918 |
Genre | : Names, Personal |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Graeme Davis |
Publisher | : How To Books |
Total Pages | : 151 |
Release | : 2010-09-24 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 1848034547 |
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.