Articles related to "Surnames"
SURNAME WEBRINGS
a way to connect with others researching your surnames
webring • surnames • surname homepages
a way to connect with others researching your surnames
webring • surnames • surname homepages
SURNAME WEB - THE GENEALOGY WEB PORTAL
another way to link your family surnames to others reasearching the same names
surname web • surnames • links to surnames • surname search engines
another way to link your family surnames to others reasearching the same names
surname web • surnames • links to surnames • surname search engines
KEEPING UP WITH GENEALOGY ON THE INTERNET: SURNAME SEARCHES
a search through the large surname databases
surname search engine
a search through the large surname databases
surname search engine
Surname Meanings
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.
surname meanings • family name meanings • last name meanings • surname genealogy • genealogy
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.
surname meanings • family name meanings • last name meanings • surname genealogy • genealogy
Taking a Closer Look at Surnames
Discovering the spelling changes of our surnames can break down some of our brick walls.
surnames • genealogy
Discovering the spelling changes of our surnames can break down some of our brick walls.
surnames • genealogy
Searching Out Surname Meanings
Searching for the meaning of a surname can often provide clues as to the origin of the family, occupations or locations. Find the meaning of your name and you may learn more than you expected!
surnames • surname • derksen • mary lou dersen • swarthout
Searching for the meaning of a surname can often provide clues as to the origin of the family, occupations or locations. Find the meaning of your name and you may learn more than you expected!
surnames • surname • derksen • mary lou dersen • swarthout
What's in a Name?
A brief look at the controversy surrounding the retention of birth names.
marriage • women • birth name • maiden name • surnames
A brief look at the controversy surrounding the retention of birth names.
marriage • women • birth name • maiden name • surnames
Immigration and Genealogy
Immigration can be a difficult step in your family history search. Find out about tips and resources for finding information on your immigrant ancestor.
immigration • immigration records • genealogy • family history • surnames
Immigration can be a difficult step in your family history search. Find out about tips and resources for finding information on your immigrant ancestor.
immigration • immigration records • genealogy • family history • surnames
Tiny Tafel Reports
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.
tiny tafel • tafel reports • genealogy • geneology • family tree reports
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.
tiny tafel • tafel reports • genealogy • geneology • family tree reports
HOW TO FIND YOUR ANCESTORS WITHOUT SPENDING A FORTUNE
getting started inexpensively
online genealogy
getting started inexpensively
online genealogy
Guide to Robinson Family Resources
There were numerous Robinson immigrants to colonial America, including the family of Rev. John Robinson, pastor to the Mayflower pilgrims, and early Virginia Robinsons.
robinson family resources • robinson genealogy • robinson dna study • pastor to mayflower pilgrims • robinson data at rootsweb
There were numerous Robinson immigrants to colonial America, including the family of Rev. John Robinson, pastor to the Mayflower pilgrims, and early Virginia Robinsons.
robinson family resources • robinson genealogy • robinson dna study • pastor to mayflower pilgrims • robinson data at rootsweb
French Dit Names
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?
french dit names • dit names • french genealogy • french ancestors • french-canadian history
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?
french dit names • dit names • french genealogy • french ancestors • french-canadian history
Naming Fictional Characters
Much thought must go into finding just the right name for a fictional character. Naming a character is like naming the new baby.
names • character names • naming characters • fictional names • choosing names for characters
Much thought must go into finding just the right name for a fictional character. Naming a character is like naming the new baby.
names • character names • naming characters • fictional names • choosing names for characters
COMPETITION
Competition is usually a fact of life. It is rare that a product or service is so unique that someone else is not doing the same thing. Check out competition before starting to manufacture your product. Judge whether there is room for your product.
competition • fact of life • massie's • the crafters' helper • rare
Competition is usually a fact of life. It is rare that a product or service is so unique that someone else is not doing the same thing. Check out competition before starting to manufacture your product. Judge whether there is room for your product.
competition • fact of life • massie's • the crafters' helper • rare
What are Soundex Codes?
If you're new to genealogy, you might be wondering about those letter and number codes used in online databases and family tree software.
soundex • code numbers • genealogy • geneology • family tree
If you're new to genealogy, you might be wondering about those letter and number codes used in online databases and family tree software.
soundex • code numbers • genealogy • geneology • family tree
Top Five Genealogy Mistakes
Although building your family tree can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, there are some common pitfalls that unwary beginners can face.
genealogy • genealogy research • genealogy mistakes • family tree • public records
Although building your family tree can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, there are some common pitfalls that unwary beginners can face.
genealogy • genealogy research • genealogy mistakes • family tree • public records
Help in Beginning Immigrant Research
If you are thinking about tracing your ancestors' back to their country of origin, here are some sites to provide basic knowledge of the process.
immigrants • immigration
If you are thinking about tracing your ancestors' back to their country of origin, here are some sites to provide basic knowledge of the process.
immigrants • immigration
Shakespeare's Coriolanus and Plutarch: Part 3/3
A look at Acts 4 and 5 of Shakespeare's Coriolanus and the North translation.
shakespeare • coriolanus • plutarch • sir thomas north • amyot
A look at Acts 4 and 5 of Shakespeare's Coriolanus and the North translation.
shakespeare • coriolanus • plutarch • sir thomas north • amyot
Salem Witch Trial Genealogy
The witchcraft trials in Salem represent a very unique event in American history. Many people today have colonial ancestors who were somehow involved.
salem witch trial genealogy • descendents of salem witches • salem witch trials • salem witches • family tree research
The witchcraft trials in Salem represent a very unique event in American history. Many people today have colonial ancestors who were somehow involved.
salem witch trial genealogy • descendents of salem witches • salem witch trials • salem witches • family tree research
KEEPING UP WITH INTERNET GENEALOGY: MISC. SITES
a short list of places to find new transcribed data
ship passenger lists • passenger lists • tombstones • state resources
a short list of places to find new transcribed data
ship passenger lists • passenger lists • tombstones • state resources
US CENSUS PART I: THE SOUNDEX
the first step in locating census records
genealogy • us census • soundex • searching names
the first step in locating census records
genealogy • us census • soundex • searching names
Database Content and Management
Databases are invaluable but can be a hindrance without correct and up-to-date information. This guide shows you to choose the content and manage it.
small business databases • database management • database content • maintaining databases • database maintenance
Databases are invaluable but can be a hindrance without correct and up-to-date information. This guide shows you to choose the content and manage it.
small business databases • database management • database content • maintaining databases • database maintenance
THE NARA AND THE 1920 CENSUS
a personal perspective
1920 census • nara • national archives and records administration
a personal perspective
1920 census • nara • national archives and records administration
US CENSUS PART II: THE SOUNDEX INDEXES
finding a census schedule at the NARA
nara • national archives and records administration • census • census indexes • geneology
finding a census schedule at the NARA
nara • national archives and records administration • census • census indexes • geneology
Omaha Genealogy Records: Deaths
The Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association has now placed over 90,000 names on its online burial database. A great aid for locating Omaha obituraries, family information.
omaha genealogical records • omaha deaths • omaha forest lawn memorial park • omaha obituary • forest lawn online database
The Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association has now placed over 90,000 names on its online burial database. A great aid for locating Omaha obituraries, family information.
omaha genealogical records • omaha deaths • omaha forest lawn memorial park • omaha obituary • forest lawn online database
Researching Slave Ancestors
Researching ancestors who were slaves can be one of the most challenging jobs a genealogist can undertake. It's not impossible, though.
slaves • slave history • slave ancestors • slave genealogy • civil war ancestors
Researching ancestors who were slaves can be one of the most challenging jobs a genealogist can undertake. It's not impossible, though.
slaves • slave history • slave ancestors • slave genealogy • civil war ancestors
Ellen Terry
The queen of English Victorian theatre, Ellen Terry, was a child star under the tutelage of Charles Kean, a key member of a burgeoning dynasty of actors, and a romantic.
ellen terry • henry irving • kate terry • charles kean • edward godwin
The queen of English Victorian theatre, Ellen Terry, was a child star under the tutelage of Charles Kean, a key member of a burgeoning dynasty of actors, and a romantic.
ellen terry • henry irving • kate terry • charles kean • edward godwin
Sweets from Sweden
From the land of IKEA, Volvo, and Ingrid Bergman, here are some names for your young Viking.
sweden • swedish names • names • baby names • etymology
From the land of IKEA, Volvo, and Ingrid Bergman, here are some names for your young Viking.
sweden • swedish names • names • baby names • etymology
TALES...Y2K CAMPAIGN EVENT UPDATE
U.S. Campaign Y2K Event Update
texas news • texas culture • texas politics • u.s. elections • u.s. politics
U.S. Campaign Y2K Event Update
texas news • texas culture • texas politics • u.s. elections • u.s. politics
Charting the Shire lines
Why is it that the Hobbits didn't overrun Eriador, and how, exactly, did they end up where they did end up? Their names and the Tale of Years provide a few clues that can provide a greater, if grimmer, picture of Hobbit society and history.
hobbits • history • shire • eriador • harfoots
Why is it that the Hobbits didn't overrun Eriador, and how, exactly, did they end up where they did end up? Their names and the Tale of Years provide a few clues that can provide a greater, if grimmer, picture of Hobbit society and history.
hobbits • history • shire • eriador • harfoots
Holocaust Genealogy Resources
If you have ancestry from Eastern Europe, you may find that your family tree has been touched by the tragic events of the Holocaust.
genealogy • holocaust • european • family tree • roots
If you have ancestry from Eastern Europe, you may find that your family tree has been touched by the tragic events of the Holocaust.
genealogy • holocaust • european • family tree • roots
What Did James Joyce Mean When He Wrote Ulysses Anyway ? Part V
As can be seen in the previous four articles, James Joyce took the novel to new heights, and carried the mind of the reader to places where he or she had never been taken before, by re-telling an old story in a new place and time. This article is the fifth in a series looking at Ulysses. In this article, we delve into the meaning of a strange word: Chrysostomos.
joyce • chrysostomos • buck mulligan • stepen dadelus • passages
As can be seen in the previous four articles, James Joyce took the novel to new heights, and carried the mind of the reader to places where he or she had never been taken before, by re-telling an old story in a new place and time. This article is the fifth in a series looking at Ulysses. In this article, we delve into the meaning of a strange word: Chrysostomos.
joyce • chrysostomos • buck mulligan • stepen dadelus • passages
BASIC RESEARCH: PART 1
tips on organizing your basic document research
genealogy record keeping • genealogy documentation
tips on organizing your basic document research
genealogy record keeping • genealogy documentation
County Mayo Must Visit Sites
Some sites that deal with County Mayo that contain useful research records and tools.
ireland • irish • genealogy
Some sites that deal with County Mayo that contain useful research records and tools.
ireland • irish • genealogy
Getting Grounded with Genealogy
The need to be grounded pushes to the forefront of an ever more mobile and stressed American population. For many, genealogy answers that need.
dna message from our ancestors in every cell • internet impact on genealogy • genealogy links us to past • present and future • binding nature of family relationships
The need to be grounded pushes to the forefront of an ever more mobile and stressed American population. For many, genealogy answers that need.
dna message from our ancestors in every cell • internet impact on genealogy • genealogy links us to past • present and future • binding nature of family relationships
SEARCHING FOR DISTANT COUSINS PART III: FINDING ADDRESSES
where to find address search engines
address searches • email searches • addresses • genealogy • cousins
where to find address search engines
address searches • email searches • addresses • genealogy • cousins
Tanguay's Dictionnaire
This 7-volume genealogical work is pretty much necessary for anyone with French-Canadians in their family tree. I've reviewed a CD version of the text.
tanguay • genealogy • french canadian genealogy • quebec • french family tree
This 7-volume genealogical work is pretty much necessary for anyone with French-Canadians in their family tree. I've reviewed a CD version of the text.
tanguay • genealogy • french canadian genealogy • quebec • french family tree
Trace Your British Ancestry
The first British settlement in North America was at Georgetown, Virginia, in 1607. Tracing your English, Welsh, Irish or Scottish ancestry was never more popular
researching family history • genaeology • archives • family trees • england
The first British settlement in North America was at Georgetown, Virginia, in 1607. Tracing your English, Welsh, Irish or Scottish ancestry was never more popular
researching family history • genaeology • archives • family trees • england
Who Was Al Capone?
The rise and fall of the underworld's biggest crime boss.
al capone • gangster • mobster • mafia gangster • mafia
The rise and fall of the underworld's biggest crime boss.
al capone • gangster • mobster • mafia gangster • mafia
an introduction to the chinese martial arts.
a small introduction to my knowledge of the chinese martial arts, explaining some differences between northern and southern wushu (kung fu).
mandarin • cantonese • weapons • chinese martial arts • martial arts
a small introduction to my knowledge of the chinese martial arts, explaining some differences between northern and southern wushu (kung fu).
mandarin • cantonese • weapons • chinese martial arts • martial arts
Be Still My Soul Spiritual History
Brief biography of hymn-writer Katharine von Schlegel and history of spiritual revival hymn "Be Still, My Soul" (Finlandia).
be still my soul • jean sibelius • tune finlandia be still my soul • christian hymn • katharine von schlegel
Brief biography of hymn-writer Katharine von Schlegel and history of spiritual revival hymn "Be Still, My Soul" (Finlandia).
be still my soul • jean sibelius • tune finlandia be still my soul • christian hymn • katharine von schlegel
Bela Lugosi: King of Vampires
Who was the man behind the cinematic Count Dracula legend? Why did his meteoric rise to stardom end so tragically?
bela lugosi • count dracula • movie star • cinema star • horror movies
Who was the man behind the cinematic Count Dracula legend? Why did his meteoric rise to stardom end so tragically?
bela lugosi • count dracula • movie star • cinema star • horror movies
Diversity In Cinema
Can the future of multiculturalism be forecast from film trends? Is the secret to the survival of Indigenous cultures contained in the ethnic versatility of actors?
jessica alba • jessica alba race • the rock • leah purcell • ethnic roles
Can the future of multiculturalism be forecast from film trends? Is the secret to the survival of Indigenous cultures contained in the ethnic versatility of actors?
jessica alba • jessica alba race • the rock • leah purcell • ethnic roles
Felix Mendelssohn
Anyone who has heard the Wedding March is familiar with the work of Felix Mendelssohn. Find out some more about this composer who lived during the early Romantic period.
mendelssohn • romantic composers • the italian symphony • the scottish symphony • the wedding march
Anyone who has heard the Wedding March is familiar with the work of Felix Mendelssohn. Find out some more about this composer who lived during the early Romantic period.
mendelssohn • romantic composers • the italian symphony • the scottish symphony • the wedding march
Get Organized
Family tree research will invariably produce mounds of paper records, which can drive you to distraction. Find a genealogy filing system that works for you.
genealogy • family tree research • organizing genealogy records • organizing genealogy files • genealogy files
Family tree research will invariably produce mounds of paper records, which can drive you to distraction. Find a genealogy filing system that works for you.
genealogy • family tree research • organizing genealogy records • organizing genealogy files • genealogy files
John Denver: Poet and Singer
The life and accomplishments of one of the world's most beloved folk singers.
john denver • american singer • american recording artist • folk singer • gibson guitar
The life and accomplishments of one of the world's most beloved folk singers.
john denver • american singer • american recording artist • folk singer • gibson guitar
KEEPING UP WITH GENEALOGY ON THE INTERNET: CENSUS SEARCHES
places to look for online transcriptions of census schedules
us census • census • census schedules • online census
places to look for online transcriptions of census schedules
us census • census • census schedules • online census
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