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Book Synopsis The Surnames Handbook by : Debbie Kennett
Download or read book The Surnames Handbook written by Debbie Kennett and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-10-04 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Surname Book and Racial History by : Susa Young Gates
Download or read book Surname Book and Racial History written by Susa Young Gates and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Your book of surnames by : James P. Hughes
Download or read book Your book of surnames written by James P. Hughes and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Handbook of Genealogical and Temple Work by :
Download or read book Handbook of Genealogical and Temple Work written by and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Handbook of Cornish Surnames written by and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives the derivation of Cornish surnames.
Book Synopsis The Library Association Handbook by :
Download or read book The Library Association Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :Patrick Hanks Publisher :Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press ISBN 13 : Total Pages :896 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Surnames by : Patrick Hanks
Download or read book A Dictionary of Surnames written by Patrick Hanks and published by Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Book Synopsis German Research Association Surname Book by : German Research Association (San Diego, Calif.)
Download or read book German Research Association Surname Book written by German Research Association (San Diego, Calif.) and published by . This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Names and Naming by : Carole Hough
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Names and Naming written by Carole Hough and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 801 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Family Names and Family History by : David Hey
Download or read book Family Names and Family History written by David Hey and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2006-06-22 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Book of Jewish and Crypto-Jewish Surnames by : Judith K. Jarvis
Download or read book Book of Jewish and Crypto-Jewish Surnames written by Judith K. Jarvis and published by Panther`s Lodge Publishers. This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From unlikely places like Scotland and the Appalachian Mountains to the Bible and archives of the Spanish Inquisition, this valuable resource published in 2018 is the first to cover the naming practices of Conversos, Marranos and secret Jews along with more familiar Central and Eastern European Jewries. It includes Joseph Jacobs’ classic work on Jewish Names, a chapter on Scottish clans and septs, thousands of Sephardic and Ashkenazic surnames from early colonial records and Rabbi Malcolm Stern’s 445 Early American Jewish Families. Appendix A contains 400 surnames from the Greater London cemetery Adath Yisroel. Appendix B provides a combined name index to the indispensable When Scotland Was Jewish, Jews and Muslims in British Colonial America and The Early Jews and Muslims of England and Wales, all by Elizabeth Caldwell Hirschman and Donald N. Yates. It contains 276 pages and has an extensive index and bibliography. “Up-to-date and valuable research tool for genealogists and those interested in Jewish origins.” —Eran Elhaik, Assistant Professor, The University of Sheffield
Book Synopsis The Councillors' Handbook by : Nicholas Herbert
Download or read book The Councillors' Handbook written by Nicholas Herbert and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Handbook of Scandinavian Names by : Nancy L. Coleman
Download or read book A Handbook of Scandinavian Names written by Nancy L. Coleman and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 2010-12-09 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for • A Scandinavian name for your baby? • The names of Norse gods and heroes? • The history and meaning of Scandinavian first names? • Variations and alternate spellings for common Scandinavian names? • Naming traditions and customs in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark? A Handbook of Scandinavian Names includes a dictionary of more than fifteen hundred given names from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, plus some from Iceland and Finland. Each entry provides a guide to pronunciation and the origin and meaning of the name. Many entries also include variations and usage in the Scandinavian countries and famous bearers of the name. Adding engaging context to the dictionary section is an extensive comparative guide to naming practices. The authors discuss immigration to North America from Scandinavia and the ways given names and surnames were adapted in the New World. Also included in the book is a history of Scandinavian names, information on “Name Days,” and discussion of significant names from mythology and history, including naming traditions in royal families. Winner, Reference Book of the Year, Midwest Book Awards Finalist, USA Best Books Award for Parenting/Family Reference
Book Synopsis Surnames and Genealogy by : George Redmonds
Download or read book Surnames and Genealogy written by George Redmonds and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Handbook for Genealogical Research in South Africa by : Roelof Theunis Johannes Lombard
Download or read book Handbook for Genealogical Research in South Africa written by Roelof Theunis Johannes Lombard and published by Human Sciences Research. This book was released on 1984 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Surnames for Women by : Susan J. Kupper
Download or read book Surnames for Women written by Susan J. Kupper and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Survey respondents describe their strong emotional attachment to their names, and the problems they encountered in keeping their own names or in taking new ones. Also discussed are the reactions of husbands, families and friends, and the issue of children's surnames. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Synopsis Your Library Handbook by : University of Minnesota. Libraries
Download or read book Your Library Handbook written by University of Minnesota. Libraries and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
