Articles related to "Surname"

Müller, Meier and Schulze are all common German last names with old meanings. Surprise German colleagues and friends by pronouncing their family names correctly.

Original surnames had alot of meaning about someone's life and family. Finding out what various family names mean can reveal more about a family than you realize.

Where does my family come from? Thanks to DNA testing, that answer is within grasp. Many are using DNA tests to trace the origin of North American ancestors.

Surnames are the bread and butter of genealogy. Read all about surnames, how to search for them, and where to look.

The contents of a database (such as Microsoft Access) can be examined and modified by using VBScript and the insert, update, delete and select statements.

In China, family names are much more important than individuals' given names. On first meeting, each person would ask for the other's family name but not the given name.

A collection of 186 genealogy columns from a Yarmouth, Nova Scotia newspaper, has been put into book form. Here is a list of the major families mentioned.

Parents want just the right name for their new baby. But as parents know, baby names follow patterns that can be unpredictable, old fashioned one year, trendy the next.

The name Halliday and its many variations is frequently cited as a battle cry from ancient times in Scotland.

One of the classic textbooks for Chinese children was "Hundreds of Family Names". In learning the family names, they thus recognized hundreds of basic Chinese characters.

Amateur genealogists, especially those who are new to the endeavor, will discover amazing variations in the spelling of their family names.

For centuries, people have been fascinated with the derivation of personal names. They come from places, colors, famous people and numerous other sources.

Immigration can be a difficult step in your family history search. Find out about tips and resources for finding information on your immigrant ancestor.

Does your genealogy software create Tiny Tafel reports? You might be wondering what these things are, since they do look a little confusing at first.

SQL queries can extract data from single or multiple tables. How that data is extracts greatly affects what the programmer can obtains - and it all comes down to the join

Tracing Hispanic ancestors requires an understanding of the Spanish surname system and language. Here are some tips for efficient Hispanic family research.

Binders let genealogists organize documents and research by family surname, without the risk of losing papers from file folders. Location and other binders can be added.

Perl is not just a scripting language for CGI web pages. It is also a very powerful object oriented programming. Fortunately it is also very simple to use.

Nova Scotia's earliest immigrants included Loyalists from America's Thirteen Colonies and families from Scotland. Here are two sources for locating them.

The following article describes and provides examples for citing books and journal articles using the LSA style sheet.

At-home DNA test kits for genetic genealogy help people find out more about their ethnic origins, family heritage and surname relations.

You may have difficulty recording complex names that have extra components, like Duke or "the Third". Knowing how to properly organize names can come in handy.

There were numerous Robinson immigrants to colonial America, including the family of Rev. John Robinson, pastor to the Mayflower pilgrims, and early Virginia Robinsons.

Birth records for the 1700s in York, Maine were arranged by family groups when transcribed by genealogist Lester MacKenzie Bragdon more than 50 years ago.

Many of these birth records from the 1700s in York, Maine give a maiden name for mothers to assist genealogists in their family research.

Writers who want to spend more of their creative time writing instead of coming up with last names will appreciate this resource.

Genealogy research can open many doors into a hidden past. Beware, there may be some surprises in store. Who knows what you might find when you delve into your family hi

If you have any French ancestors in your family tree, you may have noticed the unusual double-surname custom. What do these "dit" names mean?

Genealogy is a growing hobby. There is so much information out there that it can become difficult to get started. Find the best (and sometimes free) ways to research.

Much thought must go into finding just the right name for a fictional character. Naming a character is like naming the new baby.

Burials at the Warrington Friends' Meeting House run from the 1750s through the 1860s. Listed here are surnames for some of those family members.

The surname Franklin isn't much help in claiming Benjamin Franklin as a direct ancestor. Here are tips on how to determine if Ben Franklin appears in the family tree.

What's in a name? People involved in extensive spiritual practice, healing work, or other forms of personal development may change their name to reflect a rebirth.

Colonial Era German immigrants are not easy-to-trace ancestors. Genealogists welcome such records as this 1738 passenger list.

Not everyone in the genealogy business is worth dealing with. There are plenty of scams, hoaxes and bad deal out there. Be aware of these common ones.

Want an unusual baby name that sounds cool, has class and won't be the same as that of dozens of other children? Using surnames as first names is one route to take.

Anthony Jansen (Westbrook) arrived at New York in 1641 and is recognized as founder of the "Westbrook" family because he was the first of his line to use the surname.

Canadian missionaries working in the Canadian-United States border region often baptized Irish Catholics in New York and Vermont. Here are some of those records.

After a search of the BMD Index for England and Wales, order the actual birth, marriage or death certificate, or connect with others on a certificate exchange.

Tracing Chinese ancestors can be difficult. Here are tips for starting a Chinese ancestry search, especially understanding Chinese names.

Genealogists can enjoy a trip to St. Mary's City or Colonial Williamsburg as a reward for finding Chesapeake ancestors and get to know their world if not their names.

C++ is an object oriented programming language and the concept of the class is therefore essential to a programmer.

Parents looking for different names for a new baby boy can check ancient cultures for choices. Greek, Hebrew, German, Celtic, and Italian roots appear in many names.

Yes, Pocahontas was a real person. She wed John Rolfe and died at age 22 on board ship after finishing a tour of England. We know 135 surnames of her descendants.

Founding father Thomas Jefferson has a controversial family tree. Find out who can claim to be in it.

If you're new to genealogy, you might be wondering about those letter and number codes used in online databases and family tree software.

Heraldry in the United States rarely has legal standing, arms do not belong to a "family name" and to claim to "research" without proving the entire lineage is fraud.

There are dozens of resources for tracing Irish Ancestors. Some are available online, several are in North America and more are in Ireland.

The Lansing family is among the prominent old Dutch families that settled in the Hudson River corridor at the present site of Albany, NY at an early date.

Although building your family tree can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, there are some common pitfalls that unwary beginners can face.