What’s in a Name?
In modern times, nearly everyone has a first name and last name, but that wasn’t always the case. Given names (first names) have been around since early human development, however surnames (last names) are relatively recent on the human timescale. The earliest known surnames purportedly go back to ancient China around 2000 B.C. when Emperor…
Why Study Genealogy?
There are many reasons to study your genealogy! Whether you are simply curious about your ancestors, want to solve a family mystery, or have a legal reason – there are many advantages of having access to your genealogy. Solve a Family Mystery You may have already done some family research but keep coming up empty…
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