The most book families were found in the usa in 1880. Various suggestions have been put forward regarding its origin. It derives from the medieval personal name, of biblical origin, from aramaic. Administrative, statistical, and continuing education tools for staff development and management of libraries. This was about 61% of all the recorded books in the usa. Anglicized form of welsh ap hywel son of hywel, a personal name meaning eminent see howell. Searching for surnames by j titford countryside books, 2002.
Surnames can reveal much about your family history, but they can also be a. The middle name first surname traditionally comes from the fathers name apellido paterno, while the last name second surname is the mothers maiden name apellido materno. In england, surnames were mostly established by the end of the 14th centuryby ordinary people, for ordinary people. Region of origin, great britain, france, germany, and netherlands. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country. Your last name holds clues into your family history. Research your family history to discover who you are and where you come from. Though many dutch names have a significant origin, others translate to rather hilarious terms. Enter your last name to learn its meaning and origin. Trades, territory, family links studying surnames tells you about the important. It is mostly in ingham county, although portions of the city extend west into eaton county and north into clinton county.
The book was released on october 3, 2017 by doubleday. Her first book dna and social networking is also published by the history press. Free genealogy ebooks, templates and chart downloads. The lansing family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1840 and 1920. Law, genealogy, newspapers, county guides to our collections, and more. It is also a rare historical, nonfiction book that is as. When napoleon and the french occupied the netherlands, they required the dutch to create surnames for. Early origins of the lansing family the surname lansing was first found in saxony, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the. Your name in history book collection olive tree genealogy. This state page of our website provides direct links to free michigan genealogy databases and historical titles and information found on michigan genealogy, whether they exist on our site, or across the web. Lansing name lansing is a dutch patronymic surname from the personal name lans germanic lanzo. In england the personal name is now usually spelled alan, the surname allen. This was about 91% of all the recorded lansing s in the usa. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books.
Producing your family history book with desktop publishing software offers endless layout possibilities. The surname book was first found in berwickshire an ancient county of scotland, presently part of the scottish borders council area, located in the eastern part of the borders region of scotland, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the norman conquest in 1066. The our name in history collection are customized books offering a unique blend of fascinating facts, statistics and commentary about your surname. The ing or ink suffix originally was patronymic, but later also became indicative of a place. Feminine form of the late latin name seraphinus, derived from the biblical word seraphim, which was hebrew in origin and meant fiery ones.
Surnames carry the history of people in a very personal way. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at. The only occupants were native americans who survived by living. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name your last name gives you a sense of identity and helps you discover who you are and where you come from. In 1840 there were 43 book families living in pennsylvania. Surnames starting with mac, meaning son of, were in general use in ireland by the late 1100s. The only occupants were native americans who survived by living off the land along the states longest river. Meaning, origin and history of the name seraphina behind. In 1840 there were 141 lansing families living in new york.
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Want to know the worldwide geographical distribution of your surname. We provide library service for individuals unable to use standard print materials. Origin brown novel origin is a 2017 mystery thriller novel by american author dan brown and the fifth installment in his robert langdon series, following inferno. Discovering the country from which your lansing ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. The most lansing families were found in the usa in 1880. Hispanic surnames can be especially important to genealogists because children are commonly given two surnames, one from each parent. Alfred lansings book, written in 1958 from interviews and journals of the survivors, is now back in print. This was about 61% of all the recorded book s in the usa. Research assistance, subscription resources, books. Farah, it turns out, has both an english and muslim definition.
The book family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. New york had the highest population of lansing families in 1840. The story of who we were hardcover november 1, 2015. The book is just one of an entire series of family name books in the our name in history collection. Even after 1871, germanys land area and political influence. Early origins of the pulsipher family the surname pulsipher was first found in cheshire where they held a family seat as lords of the manor. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Another 108 words 8 lines of text covering the years 1672, 1689, 1672 and are included under the topic early abrams history in all our pdf extended history. Research lansing in the surnames forums on, the new genforum. The surnames of scotland, their origin meaning and history. Early origins of the lansing family the surname lansing was first found in saxony, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Long before lansing became michigans capital city, the region was unsettled, full of dense forests and abundant wildlife. The collection contains nearly 300,000 family name books. Adobe indesign might be out of your budget, but there are less expensive options, including several.
Philippine archives collection alphabetical list of guerrilla units. It wasnt until 1871 that germany became a unified country. There is also important information about the meaning of your. Its a riveting tale of adventure, survival and hope. Following is a list of notable people with the surname connolly. A free resource to help people discover more about their familys surname. Until then, it was made up of smaller nationstates whose borders frequently changed. The surname chilton was first found in northumberland where they held a family seat from early times early history. The majority of surnames are derived from the name of a male ancestor.
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