A Brief History of Cornish Surnames And Their Origins Does your surname originate in Cornwall (known in Cornish as ‘Kernow’)? Have you ever wondered where your surname derived from in this fascinating and mysterious corner of Britain? Cornish surnames can now be found...
Genealogy Alphabet. An alphabet for family research Make your way through the genealogy alphabet with our selection of essential family history words which you’ll come across when discovering your ancestors. We’ve all heard the phrase ‘The past is a foreign country’ –...
Once again we have teamed up with Family Tree Magazine, who have kindly provided this article about how to interview relatives and provided us with their family history interview tips. A must-read for those embarking on a journey of family research… If you’re...
Do you have American family roots in the UK? Delving into your family tree can be an amazing adventure and it is fascinating to discover your American roots. Moving around the world was just as common in the time of your ancestors as it is today. Between 1836 and 1914...
Tips From a Professional Genealogist Use tips from a professional genealogist to help with your family research. Here at Hall of Names, we specialise in coats of arms and surname histories. We love to hear our customers’ stories about their families and are often...
Trace your Welsh Ancestors with our handy guide. Our friends at Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine have kindly provided the following article, with great tips and links. As the BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are? series traced the family tree of Welsh-born comedian...
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