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Discovering Surnames: Their origins and meanings

Discovering Surnames: Their origins and meanings

J.W. Freeman

Your surname can tell you a lot about your ancestors. Not all names are what they at first sight seem to be: if your name is Farmer, then an ancestor was a tax-collector; if it is Alabaster, then you are descended from a crossbowman. This work includes about 1500 surnames, and if your name is not amongst them then probably a very similar one is.
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Most people take their surnames very much for granted, and yet they are one of our most personal and interesting possessions. Your surname can tell you quite a lot about your ancestors. Not all names are what they at first sight seem to be: if your name is Farmer, then an ancestor was a tax-collector; if it is Alabaster, then you are descended from a crossbowman. About 1500 surnames are included, and if your name is not amongst them then probably a very similar one is. This is an easy-to-read introduction to a fascinating subject.

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Title - Discovering Surnames: Their origins and meanings

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Author - J.W. Freeman

ISBN 13 - 9780747804857

Imprint - Shire Publications

Publisher - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Date Published - 28/02/2001

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Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 113 x 177 x mm

Weight - 186 g

Languages - English