Category: Surnames | Page 3

DNA Q&A: Should I Join a Surname Study?

Learn more about joining a surname study and the effects DNA non-paternity events on last names.

AncestorNews: What’s in a (Sur)Name? Premium

A genealogy veteran recommends Web sites where you can learn facts about your family surnames—which give you clues to where and when they may have lived.

How to Research What Your Last Name Means

Learn what your surname means and where it came from with these search strategies for last name research.

Using the Soundex System for Census Record Research Premium

What's the Soundex? The 1880, 1900 and 1920 US censuses—plus parts of the 1910 and 1930 censuses—all use this system based on sounds in surnames.

Understanding Your Surname Origins

Understanding the surname origins can unlock answers about your ancestors. Here's how to discover where your last name came from, for a variety of cultures and geographies.