Now What: Understanding a Danish Surname
Danish surnames can be tricky. Make sure a record didn't list your ancestor's occupation as part of his name using these tips.
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Your Male Ancestors’ Nicknames
Can't find your male ancestor in a database? This male nicknames list will provide you the clues you need to identify them.
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Can You Claim a Coat of Arms Based on Your Last Name?
Should you hang up your family coat of arms - or show it off? We’ll untangle the myths of heraldry and help you start discovering your armigerous ancestry.
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Your Searchable Guide to Female Ancestor Nicknames
Can't find your female ancestor in a database? This nicknames list will provide you the clues you need to identify them.
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Surnames and Genealogy – Get the Best Methods for Searching Your Family Last Names: Family Tree Magazine Podcast Episode 93
Get the best genealogy research tips and tools for searching your family's last names - from how to handle common surnames to making use of geographical data, and more!
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Researching Unusual Last Names for Genealogy
An unusual surname is a valuable tool for a genealogist. Discover six strategies to use oddball names in your tree to your greatest advantage.
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Understanding German Language and Surnames
Deutsch nicht sprechen? No problem! We reveal some common naming practices that can help in researching your German ancestors.
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Popular Historical Female Names
Knowing popular given names of a particular period can help you identify your ancestor in databases, indexes and records.
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Name Calling
Mixed up by multiple monikers? Here's how to untangle the ancestral nicknames, name changes and spelling variations that can trip up your research.
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What’s in a Name?
Understanding the secrets of surnames can Unlock answers about your ancestors. Here's how to keep up with the Joneses—and how they got to be named Jones (or O'hara or Kovalenko or Santos) in the first pace.
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