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The Surnames Handbook: A Guide To Family Name Research In The 21St Century
Author(s): Debbie Kennett (Author)
- Publisher: The History Press
- Publication Date: 1 Oct. 2012
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 224 pages
- ISBN-10: 0752468626
- ISBN-13: 9780752468624
Book Description
Surname research is an important part of family history involving the discovery of the origins, changes and meaning of your family name. Surnames have always been a source of fascination for family historians, but the definitions provided in surname dictionaries are often woefully inadequate. The explosion of internet sources in the last decade has made the study of surnames an easier proposition than ever before, and newe developments in genetic genealogy are advancing our knowledge and understanding of surnames. This book provides a comprehensive guide to researching your surname. It will take you through the available resources both online and offline to enable you to understand the origins, meaning, evolution, frequency and distribution of your surname.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘I believe this handbook, which is a significant contribution to our understanding in this field, deserves not only our admiration and gratitude, but also a place on our bookshelves.’
— Derek A. Palgrave
About the Author
DEBBIE KENNETT, an editor and genealogist, has been researching her family tree for over a decade. She is the founder of the Cruse/Cruwys one-name study and runs three large international DNA projects. She writes for many family history magazines. Her first book DNA and Social Networking is also published by The History Press.
