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The Surnames Handbook: A Guide to Family Name Research in the 21st Century
Debbie Kennett
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Description for The Surnames Handbook: A Guide to Family Name Research in the 21st Century
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 362.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752468624
SKU
V9780752468624
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Debbie Kennett
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.
Reviews for The Surnames Handbook: A Guide to Family Name Research in the 21st Century
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
Derek A. Palgrave