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First published by the New York Public Library in 1946, Black’s The Surnames of Scotland has long established itself as one of the great classics of genealogy. Arranged alphabetically, each entry contains a concise history of the family in question (with many cross-references), making it an indispensable tool for those researching their own family history, as well as readers with a general interest in Scottish history.

An informative introduction and glossary also provide much useful information.



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The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning

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      Publisher: Birlinn General
      Publication Date: 03/03/2022
      ISBN13: 9781912476985, 978-1912476985
      ISBN10: 1912476983
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      History European history Genealogy, heraldry, names and honours Social and cultural history

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      First published by the New York Public Library in 1946, Black’s The Surnames of Scotland has long established itself as one of the great classics of genealogy. Arranged alphabetically, each entry contains a concise history of the family in question (with many cross-references), making it an indispensable tool for those researching their own family history, as well as readers with a general interest in Scottish history.

      An informative introduction and glossary also provide much useful information.



      Trade Review

      'Invaluable to anyone researching their family history or just those interested in Scottish genealogy'

      * Scots Magazine *

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