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- English
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The Story of Surnames and Geneaology
About this book
Originally published London 1932, this fascinating book takes an in-depth look at surnames and geneology, and will prove a fantastic reference book to anyone studying the subjects. Contents include: Local Names; Address Surnames; Patronymics; Prophets, Martyrs, Warriors; Matronymics; Names from Miracle Plays; Fourteenth Century London; Nicknames; Names from Pastimes; Nicknames from Dispositions; Foreign Names; Craftsmen and Officials; Teutonic Surnames; American Surnames; Index of Surnames. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Print ISBN
9781846641237
9781443738729
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Preface
- Contents
- I Introductory
- II Local Names
- III Address Surnames
- IV Patronymics
- V Prophets, Martyrs, Warriors
- VI Matronymics
- VII Names from Miracle Plays
- VIII Fourteenth Century London
- IX Nicknames
- X Names from Pastimes
- XI Nicknames of Dispositions
- XII Foreign Names
- XIII Craftsmen and Officials
- XIV Teutonic Surnames
- XV American Surnames
- Index