Surnames Articles
Answers for the beginner, the befuddled and anyone hitting a brick wall.
10/1/2006
Finding names is at the heart of genealogy. Try these seven surname research strategies, and you'll open doors to family tree discoveries.
10/28/2009
Surnames developed different ways in various regions and countries, but all tend to fall into one of four categories. Use these tips to decipher your family's monikers.
9/14/2011
So there are 31,139 John Smiths in the 1900 US census — and your ancestor is one of them. These techniques will help you find the right guy.
11/11/2009
Why certain surnames are more popular than others.
6/1/2001
Don't fall for fake surname genealogy books.
5/1/2008
Finding names is at the heart of genealogy. Use these resources to learn more about surnames.
5/1/2008
Are you lost at sea in your search for ancestral maiden names? We'll show you 10 places to lay anchor and find your female forebears.
7/26/2010
Mixed up by multiple monikers? Here's how to untangle the ancestral nicknames, name changes and spelling variations that can trip up your research.
2/3/2010
Understanding Soundex
6/1/2000