Posts tagged “surname-origins”
25 August 2026
Scottish Clan Ancestry: How to Trace Your Family to a Highland Clan
A tartan and a surname aren't quite enough to prove clan ancestry. Here's how the Scottish clan system actually worked, and how to genuinely trace your family back to one.
25 August 2026
Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish Genealogy: How to Trace Your Jewish Family Tree
Jewish genealogy comes with its own record types, naming patterns, and migration history. Here's how to start tracing Ashkenazi, Sephardic, or Mizrahi Jewish ancestry with confidence.
1 August 2026
German Surname Meanings and Family History
Discover the meanings and origins of common German surnames like Müller, Schmidt, Schneider, Fischer, Weber, and Wagner, and learn how to trace your German family history.
1 August 2026
Irish Surname Origins: O’Neill, Murphy, Kelly, Byrne & More
Discover the origins of Irish surnames like O’Neill, Murphy, Kelly, Byrne, Sullivan, and Ryan. Learn what Irish surnames reveal about ancestry, clans, and family history.
1 August 2026
Top 100 British Surnames and Their Historical Origins
Discover the top 100 British surnames and learn their historical origins, meanings, and family history connections across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.