Names in Genealogy: Their Origin & Meaning by Penelope Christensen; Comb bound; 374 pp; 5.5x8.5; ISBN: 9781894018371; Item HB11

Genealogical research is largely based on names. But what is the origin of names; primarily surnames, first names and place names?

A knowledge of how they were derived and how they are connected, provides a better understanding of the genealogical process.

More Books by Dr. Penelope Christensen:

• Organization for One-Name Studies
• Finding Your English & Welsh Ancestors, Including Isle of Man & Channel Islands
• Researching English & Welsh Census Rec.
• Researching English & Welsh Civil Registration Rec.
• Researching English Parish Registers
• Using Register Offices for English & Welsh Certificates
• Researching English Probate Records
• Parishes and Registration Districts in England and Wales
• Researching English Poor Law & Parish Chest Rec.
• Researching English Occupations - Civilian Services
• Researching English Occupations-Military Services
• Researching English Occupations-Professions and Trades
• Researching English Non-Anglican Rec.
• Researching English Education & Health Rec.
• Researching English Contemporary Doc.
• Researching English Land Rec.
• Researching English Church Court Rec.
• Researching English Taxes, Rates & Duties
• Researching English Lists, Electoral, Annuities, Business & Insurance Rec.
• Researching English Civil & Criminal Court Rec.
• Finding Your Scottish Ancestors
• Finding Your Irish Ancestors
• Planning a Genealogy Research Trip
• Family History Centers to New FamilySearch
• What Did they Do? Ancestral Terminology
• Preparation & Practice For Genealogy Professionals
• How Do I Prove It?
• Organizing a Genealogy Library for Public or Private Use
• Planning a Genealogy Research Trip to Salt Lake City
• Let's Get Organized!
• Finding Your Scandinavian Ancestors

More Dictionaries You Will Need

• Black's Law Dictionary
• Ancestry's Concise Genealogical Dictionary
• A-Zax: A Comprehensive Dictionary
• What Did They Mean By That?
• More What Did They Mean By That?
• A Medical Miscellany For Genealogists
• Hooper’s Medical Dictionary 1843. Volume 1, A-J
• Hooper’s Medical Dictionary 1843. Volume 2, K-Z
• Abbreviations & Acronyms
• Webb Garrison's Civil War Dictionary