Category Archives: Genealogy

Q & A – Naming and Numbering Patterns for a One-Name or Surname Study

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Julie Goucher

I recently received an email from someone at the beginning of their One-Name or Surname Study. The email contained several questions, which I am going to split into four posts. This is post two. Click to read Post One. What … Continue reading →

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Q & A – Collecting Data for One-Name & Surname Studies

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Julie Goucher

I recently received an email from someone at the beginning of their One-Name or Surname Study. The email contained several questions, which I am going to split into four posts. This is post one. The first questions is concerned with … Continue reading →

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#52 Ancestors – Week 6 Maps

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Is anyone else amazed sometimes of the actual geography of somewhere? I don’t mean by a map, I mean where you have actually visited somewhere & suddenly realise that two or perhaps three places were closer than you originally thought, … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Studies (901)

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Julie Goucher

This week, 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 … Continue reading →

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The Journey to a Specific Project (3)

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Julie Goucher

You can read other posts Journey to a Specific Project HERE. Last time I talked about how we did a One-Name Study in the “old days” and whilst they were great genealogical days, the modern times are great too. The … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Field Notes (3) – Unusual Research Opportunities

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Part of Genealogical Field Notes Research is in many ways like unravelling a ball of wool. You start to investigate, then all of a sudden you are completely overwhelmed with the all data that is now available and that is … Continue reading →

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#52 Ancestors – Week 1 Foundations

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Julie Goucher

I am terrible at following these regular posting schedules, but thought that I would see if my track record improves for 2022, so fingers crossed! For our research to be successful, I think the most important elements is for the … Continue reading →

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Roman Naming Conventions – Tria Nomina

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Julie Goucher

Today, the 24 January 2022 marks the 1900th anniversary (AD 122-2022) of the commencement of the building of Hadrian’s Wall. The anniversary celebrations conclude, on 23rd December 2022 which is the final day of the Festival of Saturnalia. The Romans and other people of Italy … Continue reading →

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Discussion – What to look for that suits your (One-Name/Surname) Study

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Julie Goucher

As I was unable to give the presentation live, I said that I would organise an online event whereby we could discuss the presentation and I could answer any questions. For those who missed the recording, it can be found … Continue reading →

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Medieval European Society During 14th Century

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Julie Goucher

One surname type is that of occupations, and these can be traced back to Medieval times across Europe. The surname of Smith refers to someone who worked with metal. The surname Silversmith was used by someone who worked with silver. … Continue reading →

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