Encyclopedia Of Surnames

Author : John Ayto
Publisher : A&C Black Business Information and Development
ISBN 13 : 9780713681444
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Surnames written by John Ayto and published by A&C Black Business Information and Development. This book was released on 2008-05-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Surnames is not just another dictionary! With entertaining coverage of more than 7,000 surnames listed alphabetically, it provides a complete and accessible companion to tracing the history of names. Written by John Ayto, a respected lexicographer and author of titles such as Word Origins, the Encyclopedia of Surnames is the ideal gift or research tool for historians, journalists, genealogists, researchers and anyone interested in tracing their family history. Broad coverage includes supplementary features on famous surnames, surnames of fictional characters, pseudonyms and names from abroad which are popular in the UK, including Celtic names.

Author : Shibani Roy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 504 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Indian Surnames written by Shibani Roy and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (B.R.)

Author : Nancy J. Price
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781944633769
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of American Last Names written by Nancy J. Price and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out how the names were formed, and get unique insights about the families who carried the names hundreds of years ago. A collection like no other. You'll find countless threads connecting people and places, gain new perspectives on topics covered in history books, and pick up some interesting trivia. Most important of all, it might be able to illuminate your own family heritage, or provide starting points for your own genealogical journey. It all starts with our not-so-simple heritage of last names -- things that really only came into existence a couple dozen generations ago. By understanding the stories behind these names, we can learn not just about our own lineage, but get a whole new perspective on many of the real flesh-and-blood people who walked this early long before us, and who have made it possible for us to stand here today.

Author : Patrick Hanks
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192527479
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland written by Patrick Hanks and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Author : H. Amanda Robb
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 728 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Family Names written by H. Amanda Robb and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1995 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to the 5,000 most common surnames in the United States. With origins, variations, rankings, prominent bearers and published genealogies.

Author : Debbie Kennett
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752483498
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Heinrich Walter Guggenheimer
Publisher : KTAV Publishing House, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780881252972
Total Pages : 932 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jewish Family Names and Their Origins written by Heinrich Walter Guggenheimer and published by KTAV Publishing House, Inc.. This book was released on 1992 with total page 932 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George F. Black
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1788852966
Total Pages : 2181 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Surnames of Scotland written by George F. Black and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 2181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published by the New York Public Library in 1946, Black's The Surnames of Scotland has long established itself as one of the great classics of genealogy. Arranged alphabetically, each entry contains a concise history of the family in question (with many cross-references), making it an indispensable tool for those researching their own family history, as well as readers with a general interest in Scottish history. An informative introduction and glossary also provide much useful information.

Author : Roderick Martine
Publisher : Mainstream Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781851584185
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scottish Clan and Family Names written by Roderick Martine and published by Mainstream Publishing. This book was released on 1987 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the surnames of Scotland with each entry covering the history, land areas, castles and tartans. Includes 240 tartans and maps.

Author : Alexander Beider
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1052 pages
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Download or read book A Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from the Russian Empire written by Alexander Beider and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 1052 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: