Category Archives: Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901)

Introduction to One-Name Studies Course (901)

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Julie Goucher

Remarkably, researching surnames is seen as a very niche topic, despite the vast majority of people having one (FN1). Our individual family histories are littered with surnames. Hopefully all different ones, though if your ancestors like my maternal line, they … Continue reading →

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(Advent 12) – Learning and Reading

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Julie Goucher

The way we each learn is different, I prefer to write notes, so for me I am likely to recall something if I wrote it down having read it or heard it. There is a plethora of genealogical and historical … Continue reading →

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All About Surnames

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Julie Goucher

A busy surname week for me.    On Wednesday 15 January  I am delighted to be delivering my talk Pursuing Surnames to members of Nottinghamshire Family History Society.     Then next week, the first Pharos one-name study course of … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Studies Course

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Julie Goucher

The next running of the Introduction to One-Name Studies course (901) is about to get underway – 9 July 2024 It is always a popular course and it is very interesting to see the surnames that everyone is interested in. … Continue reading →

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Burns and Burns Night (Part 2)

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Julie Goucher

Having written the earlier post about Burns Night (Burns Night Part 1), I realised that I had not explored the surname more fully. I don’t have time to create a significant post, but did want to share a few things … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Studies

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Julie Goucher

The next running of the Introduction to One-Name Studies course (901) is about to get underway – on 23 January 2024. It is always a popular course and it is very interesting to see the surnames that everyone is interested … Continue reading →

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European & Surnames Courses at Pharos for 2024

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Julie Goucher

I have finally managed to get the dates for the Pharos courses uploaded to this site. The Introduction to One-Name Studies course (901) will run twice during 2024 and booking for both courses is available by clicking HERE. 23 January 2024 … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Studies (901)

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Julie Goucher

Today the latest running of the Introduction to One-Name Studies course (901) began. It is always a popular course and it is very interesting to see the surnames that everyone is interested in. It is still possible, for another day … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Studies (901) ~ Week 2

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Julie Goucher

The second lesson of the Pharos Introduction to One-Name Studies course has just been sent to students. We have a lovely mix of students, from the United States, the UK, France, and Australia, we will be having our discussion on … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Studies (901)

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Julie Goucher

The first lesson of the Pharos Introduction to One-Name Studies course has just been sent to students. I usually get a geographical mix of students and this course is no exception, with students from the UK, Australia, France and United … Continue reading →

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