NOVEL - The Surnames Handbook, A Guide to Family Name Research in the 21st Century. By Debbie Kennett

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BOOK - The Surnames Handbook, A Guide to Family Name Research in the 21st Century
By Debbie Kennett
Foreword by Derek Palgrave, the President of the Guild of One-name Studies
Published by The History Press, Port Stroud [UK], 2012

Softcover... 29.95 (C$)

The Surnames Handbook, A Guide to Family Name Research in the 21st Century is intended to be a practical guide to all the different aspects of surname research, but Debbie has also provided some background on surnames in general, drawing on the research from all the many different disciplines that are now involved in surname research, emphasising in particular the contribution that can be made by family historians. The book includes links to hundreds of relevant websites, an extensive bibliography, and numerous detailed appendices with information on all the essential resources for a surname study both online and offline.

Every surname has its own story to tell, and a surname study is a natural complement to family history research. The study of surnames has been revolutionised in the last decade with the increasing availability of online resources, and it is now easier than ever before to explore the history, evolution, distribution and meaning of your family name.

The Surnames Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to researching your surname using genealogical methods in conjunction with the latest advances in DNA testing and surname mapping. The book explores the key resources that are used to study a surname and is packed with links to relevant websites giving you everything you need to research your surname in one compact volume.

Reviews:

Derek Palgrave, the President of the Guild of One-name Studies, says: "I believe this handbook, which is a significant contribution to our understanding in this field, deserves not only our admiration and gratitude, but also a place on our bookshelves."
Guild Member Stuart Phethean had this to say: "Debbie Kennett's Surname Handbook is a mine of information for those researching early surname origins and of course covers DNA too! Thoroughly recommend it."

About the author:
Debbie Kennett is a member of the Guild of One-Name Studies and an editor and genealogist. Debbie has been researching her family tree for over a decade and she is the founder of the Cruse / Cruwys one-name study and runs three large international DNA projects. She writes for many family history magazines. Her first book DNA and Social Networking is also published by The History Press.

Book details:

224 Pages
24 x 16 x 2 cm
Shipping Weight: 358 g
Paperback (perfectbound)
Published by The History Press, Port Stroud [UK], 2012 (Nov. 1)
ISBN 978-0752468624 (Softcover)

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