Dictionary of American Family Names

Dictionary of American Family Names
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Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Total Pages : 2094
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ISBN-10 : 9780195081374
ISBN-13 : 0195081374
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Book Synopsis Dictionary of American Family Names by : Patrick Hanks

Download or read book Dictionary of American Family Names written by Patrick Hanks and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2003-05-08 with total page 2094 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where did your surname come from? Do you know how many people in the United States share it? What does it tell you about your lineage?From the editor of the highly acclaimed Dictionary of Surnames comes the most extensive compilation of surnames in America. The result of 10 years of research and 30 consulting editors, this massive undertaking documents 70,000 surnames of Americans across the country. A reference source like no other, it surveys each surname giving its meaning, nationality, alternate spellings, common forenames associated with it, and the frequency of each surname and forename.The Dictionary of American Family Names is a fascinating journey throughout the multicultural United States, offering a detailed look at the meaning and frequency of surnames throughout the country. For students studying family genealogy, others interested in finding out more about their own lineage, or lexicographers, the Dictionary is an ideal place to begin research.


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