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'This book will provide some valuable pointers to unravelling the unique story behind your surname.' Who Do You Think You Are? 'The book is a delight to study or just to browse. The scope is both wide and detailed. This book is highly recommended and it ought to be in every genealogist's library.' Genealogists Magazine. 'A warm, well-informed book that will interest everyone.' Your Family Tree.
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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.
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This is a handy book for those interested in discovering the meaning behind their family name.As with Dr Davis's other books, this book is written in an open and approachable style and no expert knowledge is required in order to get the most out of this volume. There is no need to read the book cover to cover, rather you can dip in and out wherever the fancy arises. Interesting sections include ones on researching Jewish and Gypsy surnames. Who would have thought that Davis - supposedly the epitome of Welsh-ness - can also be a Jewish name. At about 200 pages it is a comfortable read for a weekend and I would warmly recommend it as a start for anyone interested in finding out more about the history of their name.
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