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The Surname Society offers an innovative, collaborative and modern approach to surname studies. Join us now for £5 a year!
True or False?
During WW1 some families decided to change their surname ‘Slaughter’ because it was considered too violent!
Share with us a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
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For nearly ten years, The Surname Society has been supporting surname research and genealogical discoveries! 📖✨
Join our global community and uncover the stories behind family names. 💜
#SurnameStories #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
For nearly ten years, The Surname Society has been supporting surname research and genealogical discoveries! 📖✨
Join our global community and uncover the stories behind family names. 💜
#SurnameStories #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Spooky Surname Meanings! 🎃👻
Ever wondered where your family name comes from?
Drop your surname in the comments and I’ll share a brief (and maybe a bit eerie) tale of its origins…
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Surname Stories: Dickens 🕯️
Originally, “son of Dick,” a common medieval name.
Charles Dickens brought it to life with unforgettable Victorian tales. 📖
Would you like Dickens as your surname? 👇
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Join us on 18 Oct, 4pm (UK) for a free webinar:
🕮 Nonconformist Church Records for Surname & Family History Studies
Discover hidden family stories beyond parish registers!
Register below 👇
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True or False?
Was the surname Blackwood tied to the Scottish witch trials?
Share with us a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings
Spooky Surname Meanings! 🎃👻
Ever wondered where your family name comes from?
Drop your surname in the comments and I’ll share a brief (and maybe a bit eerie) tale of its origins…
#Genealogy #Surname #Halloween #SurnameMeanings #Explore
Every surname carries secrets from the past. 🗝️
At The Surname Society, we connect researchers worldwide to unlock those hidden histories through collaboration, resources, and our quarterly Surname Scribbler.
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Surname Meanings!
Comment below your surname and I’ll reply with a brief description of your origins!
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Surname Stories: Jackson
From Andrew Jackson shaping the US presidency to Michael Jackson changing pop forever, the surname is tied to leadership, talent, and a touch of controversy.
Would you like to carry the name Jackson? 👇
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True or False?
Did the surname “Baker” only mean someone who baked bread?
What’s a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
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Since 2014, The Surname Society has connected researchers across the world, building a friendly community for single-surname studies.
Come share your passion for names, family history, and stories that connect us all.
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Surname Stories: King 👑
Once given to those serving a king or showing real authority, this surname carries power. Most famously, Martin Luther King Jr. made it a global symbol of freedom and equality. ✊
Would you like King as your surname? 👇
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True or False?
Did the surnames often change spelling over centuries due to poor literacy?
What’s a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
Surname Meanings!
Comment below your surname and I’ll reply with a brief description of your origins!
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
Your surname is more than just letters, it’s a story. 🌍💟
Join The Surname Society today and explore the history, origins, and fascinating tales hidden in your family name.
#Genealogy #SurnameStudy #FamilyHistory
Your surname is more than just letters, it’s a story. 🌍💟
Join The Surname Society today and explore the history, origins, and fascinating tales hidden in your family name.
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies #FamilyHistory
Ever wondered what your surname can tell you?
By combining genealogy with genetics, surname studies open doors that a family tree alone can’t.
Curious to learn more? Visit our website and start exploring today!
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True or False?
Did the surnames often change spelling over centuries due to poor literacy?
What’s a strange “True or False” question you have heard recently?
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
In 18th-century France, not having a surname wasn’t just odd, it was fined!
After the 1794 Law of Surnames, thousands had to invent new names on the spot, often inspired by nature or revolution.
What’s the story behind your surname? Share below!
#SurnameStories #HistoryFacts
What’s in a name? A tax bill, apparently.
Back in 1377, surnames became essential in England, all thanks to the Poll Tax. No surname? No escape. 🧾👀
Could your surname have made you easier to tax? Let us know below!
#SurnameHistory #MedievalFacts #DidYouKnow #BritishHistory
Surname Origins!
Can you spot your name on the list?
Comment below, what country shall we research next?
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Myth Buster!
What’s a myth you believed was true?
Comment it below!
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Surname Origins!
Can you spot your name on the list?
Comment below, what country shall we research next?
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Some people changed their surname just to appear first in the phone book!
In the pre-Google days, “Aa” names like Aaronson saw a huge spike, especially in cities where visibility meant business.
Would you change your name for the top spot? Let us know below!
#SurnameFacts
Myth Buster!
What’s a myth you believed was true?
Comment it below!
#Genealogy #SurnameStudies
China holds the record for the world’s oldest continuous use of hereditary surnames, dating back over 2,000 years to the Shang dynasty. That’s a serious legacy!
Is your surname old enough to compete? Drop it below!
#SurnameHistory #ChineseHistory #AncientNames #DidYouKnow
Curious about your surname? You’re not on your own. 🙌
Connect with people worldwide who love digging into surnames using records, DNA, and good old conversation.
Be part of a global community that’s here to support your surname search and get in contact today!
#SurnameStudies
A surname study goes beyond your family tree, it explores every instance of a surname, tracking spelling changes, migration, and even DNA links over time. Ready to uncover yours?
Start your surname study with The Surname Society.
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