Category Archives: A-Z Challenge 2021 – All About Surnames

#AllAboutSurnames

A-Z Challenge 2021 – All about Surnames – P is for Publishing, Publicising, and Preserving One-Name and Surname Research

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Julie Goucher

Today we look at three of the seven elements of one-name studies that feature on the 7 steps image here – there is a great deal of overlap between the three elements and these are easily achieved when considered together. … Continue reading →

Posted in A-Z Challenge 2021 - All About Surnames, Genealogy, One-Name Studies | Leave a comment

A-Z Challenge 2021 – All about Surnames – O is for Origins of Surnames

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Julie Goucher

The Introduction to One-Name Studies course goes some way to explore the origins of surnames. Members of the Guild often explore the origins in relation to a specific surname, though that is not necessarily the only way to embark on … Continue reading →

Posted in A-Z Challenge 2021 - All About Surnames, Genealogy, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), Non-British Surnames, Variants, Deviants and Alias | Leave a comment

A-Z Challenge 2021 – All about Surnames – M is for Methodology of a One-Name Study & Surname Research

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Julie Goucher

The Seven Pillars of a One-Name Study is a book that published by the Guild of One-Name Studies in 2012.  The book provides guidance of how to proceed with a study. Given the book is a decade old, it is … Continue reading →

Posted in A-Z Challenge 2021 - All About Surnames, Genealogy, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), One-Name Studies | Leave a comment

A-Z Challenge 2021 – All about Surnames – K is for Knowledge

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Julie Goucher

Genealogy is all about facts. They underpin the very essence of what we do  as genealogists and family historians. We follow the route as we aim to prove each hunch we have, to provide substance for the facts we identify. … Continue reading →

Posted in A-Z Challenge 2021 - All About Surnames, Genealogy | Leave a comment

A-Z Challenge 2021 – All about Surnames – I is Indexes

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Julie Goucher

Many genealogists I am sure recognise the scenario that I am going to share here; We come across an index, either in database format or a book and immediately look to see if we spot one of “our” surnames – … Continue reading →

Posted in A-Z Challenge 2021 - All About Surnames, Genealogy, One-Name Studies | Leave a comment

A-Z Challenge 2021 – All about Surnames – H is for How do I……

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Julie Goucher

The overriding questions of doing a one-name study are typically How do I….: Keep a One-Name Study? Begin a One-Name Study? Respond to enquiries? Write a profile page? ……. There are a number of other questions too and I find … Continue reading →

Posted in A-Z Challenge 2021 - All About Surnames, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), One-Name Studies | Leave a comment

A-Z Challenge 2021 – All about Surnames – G is for Reasons to be Global,1,2,3….

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Julie Goucher

The Guild of One-Name Studies has the requirement that all registered surnames should be researched globally. That is a big commitment, but the requirement is a just one as the following will show. There is no expectation on how soon … Continue reading →

Posted in A-Z Challenge 2021 - All About Surnames, Elstone, Genealogy, Goacher/Goucher One-Name Study, One-Name Studies, Orlando One-Name Study, Parslow, Worship One-Name Study | Leave a comment

A-Z Challenge 2021 – All about Surnames – Frugal Surname Research

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Julie Goucher

The online genealogical arena is overwhelmed with the provisions available to us. Whatever material I share here is a mere fraction of what is available online; and the material that is online is a fraction of the material in existence. … Continue reading →

Posted in A-Z Challenge 2021 - All About Surnames, Genealogy | 3 Comments

A-Z Challenge 2021 – All about Surnames – E is for Ephemera with Surname Research

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Julie Goucher

Over the years I have collected “stuff” that has a link to my One-Name studies. I try not to accumulate items that are a hassle to store, but I have caved every now and again! Typically these things are post … Continue reading →

Posted in A-Z Challenge 2021 - All About Surnames, Orlando One-Name Study | 1 Comment

A-Z Challenge 2021 – All about Surnames – D is for Delving Deep with Surname Research.

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Julie Goucher

In some ways the post today builds on the post for A – Advanced One-Name Studies. Today we look at delving deep, not just in depth but also breadth of a topic, adding a new dimension to our research. In … Continue reading →

Posted in A-Z Challenge 2021 - All About Surnames, Advanced One-Name Studies (Pharos Course 902), Genealogy, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), Non-British Surnames, One-Name Studies, Practicalities of a One-Name Studies (Pharos Course 903) | Leave a comment