Category Archives: Surnames

Surname Vircigilo – #GOONSblogchallenge – Post 4

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Julie Goucher

There is no secret that I love surnames and the heritage & history that each one portrays. This image, here is reflective of my paternal line, which is predominately in Sicily, but there are lines that have migrated elsewhere, some … Continue reading →

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Italian First World War Dead – #GOONSblogchallenge – Post 3

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Italy’s involvement in the First World war was nothing short of disastrous. In 1915, knowing that Italy was keen to expand its geographical area Britain promised Italy that upon defeat of the Austro-Hungarian empire there would receive territorial rewards if … Continue reading →

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Rectors and Curates #GOONSblogchallenge – Post 2

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Julie Goucher

As genealogists we spend a lot of time exploring the parishes our families or those we are researching have lived in. I have been very lucky to have ancestors who resided in two parishes where either the Rector or the … Continue reading →

Posted in #GuildBlogChallenge, Budd, Genealogy, Harris, One-Place Studies, Puttenham & Wanborough | 4 Comments

Rural Communities #GOONSblogchallenge – Post 1

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Julie Goucher

I spent some time a few days ago writing about the Guild blog challenge and shared how my software is set up with different trees. The first post in the series is about rural settings and we, as genealogists should … Continue reading →

Posted in #GuildBlogChallenge, Butcher One-Name Study, Elstone, Genealogy, Goucher/Goacher One-Name Study, Guildford, Surrey, England, Headley Hampshire & Frensham Surrey, Matthews, One-Name Studies, Puttenham & Wanborough | 4 Comments

Surname Research – Variants

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Julie Goucher

When I registered the surname of Butcher with the Guild of One-Name Studies back in 2016 I had already been working on the surname. Not just my own links to the surname, but also the other facets of the study, … Continue reading →

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Dear Kath, Love Ron: Letters 1937 to 1946 Edited by Mike Spathaky

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Julie Goucher

A day or so ago I received an email from a fellow member of the Guild of One-Name Studies, Mike Spathaky. The reason for the note was to let me know that his book, Dear Kath, Love Ron will be … Continue reading →

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Virtual Genealogical Association 2019 Conference

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Julie Goucher

A few weeks ago I was asked to share the promote the following conference which is to be hosted by the Virtual Genealogical Association. It takes place in early November 2019. I will be speaking, although not live. My presentation … Continue reading →

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Review of #FamilyTreeLive

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Julie Goucher

I had hoped to get this review published earlier, but other deadlines and domestics I am afraid played a part in the delay. After a gap of a year in the UK without a significant genealogical show or event it … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – Portuguese Surnames

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Rather similar to Spanish surnames, Portuguese ones are divided into: First names – Nomes Proprios Last names – Apelidos Last names are formed from surnames representing the heritage from both sides of the family. Such as: First names – Jose … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – Spanish Surnames

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Continuing with the European Ancestors material. In Spain children typically are given their first name followed by two surnames. The first surname represents their father’s surname and the second represents their mother’s surname. Since 1999, the gender equality laws have … Continue reading →

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