Category Archives: One-Name Studies

A-Z Challenge 2019 – J is for Just how big is my study going to be?

Posted on April 11, 2019 by

One of the key things with starting a One-Name Study is how big is it going to be? Not all surnames are equal and understanding the frequency of the surname will be determining factor. The more frequency a surname appears, … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – H is for History & Origins of a Surname

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

I have written a lot previously about One-Name Studies (If you are new here, welcome! – you can read all the posts about researching surnames HERE). One of the fascinating things about a Surname Study that I love is the history … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – G is for Genealogical Proof Standard

Posted on April 8, 2019 by

I have written a lot previously about One-Name Studies (If you are new here, welcome! – you can read all the posts about researching surnames HERE) The genealogical proof standard has essentially five elements to it – a) Reasonably exhaustive research … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – F is for Framework

Posted on April 6, 2019 by

I have written a lot previously about One-Name Studies (If you are new here, welcome! – you can read all the posts about researching surnames HERE) As with any project, you need to sit down and scope out your plan and … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – E is for Education

Posted on April 5, 2019 by

I have written a lot previously about One-Name Studies (If you are new here, welcome! – you can read all the posts about researching surnames HERE) The Guild of One-Name Studies is a registered Charity in England and Wales. Part of … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – D is for DNA

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

I have written a lot previously about One-Name Studies (If you are new here, welcome! – you can read all the posts about researching surnames HERE). A number of members of the Guild of One-Name Studies have an associated DNA project … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – C is for Citations & Sources

Posted on April 3, 2019 by

I have written a lot previously about One-Name Studies (If you are new here, welcome! – you can read all the posts about researching surnames HERE). Firstly, if you are completely new to the concept of a One-Name Study, a little … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – B is for Benefits of Belonging

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

I have written a lot previously about One-Name Studies (If you are new here, welcome! – you can read all the posts about researching surnames HERE). Firstly, if you are completely new to the concept of a One-Name Study, a … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – A is for Aims, Ambitions and Achieving a One-Name (Surname Study)

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

I have written a lot previously about Aims of a One-Name Study. (If you are new here, welcome! – you can read all the posts about researching surnames HERE). Firstly, if you are completely new to the concept of a … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2019 – Introduction

Posted on March 31, 2019 by

I took part in the A-Z challenge as far back as 2012. I had a break for a year or so but came back for 2018 and thoroughly enjoyed participating again and see no reason to not take part in … Continue reading →

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