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Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP, Nov 1, 1998 - Social Science - 573 pages
The introduction presents a fascinating discussion of the history and linguistic origins of surnames found in Newfoundland, which come from many different cultures, notably English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, French, Syrian, Lebanese, and Micmac.The main body of the book comprises a dictionary of surnames in the province based on data collected from provincial voting lists, family records, government documents, and newspaper reports dating back to the seventeenth century. Each entry includes variant spellings and cross-references of the surname, the countries in which the name originated, and its meaning. Newfoundland place names associated with the surname are also given. The bookalso includes a ranking of the most common surnames in Newfoundland and a comparative analysis of the frequency of surnames in Scotland, Ireland, England, and Newfoundland. Originally published in 1977, Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland is a unique reference work, giving Newfoundlanders, both in the province and away, a fascinating look at their roots. This edition incorporates a number of additions and corrections and has been completely reset in a sturdier and more convenient format. It will be of great use to individuals tracing their ancestors and to genealogists researching early settlers in Newfoundland.

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TitleFamily Names of the Island of Newfoundland
AuthorsE. Seary, Sheila M. P. Lynch
EditorWilliam Kirwin
Edition3, revised
PublisherMcGill-Queen's Press - MQUP, 1998
ISBN0773517820, 9780773517820
Length573 pages
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Reference / Genealogy & Heraldry
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