"Found primarily in France, New France (French-Canada, Louisiana, etc.), and Scotland, dit names are essentially an alias tacked on to a family name or surname." Published 14 Jul 2009 Read more at Kimberly's Genealogy Blog
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"Keep in mind that a last name that may be unusual in one area may be very common in another." Published 9 Jun 2009 Read more at Genealogy Tip of the Day
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"Does your family name come from the work your ancestors did long ago?" Published 26 May 2009 Read more at About Genealogy - The Family Tree and Genealogy Resource Guide
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"What can a signature show you? A lot. Even, possibly, the birth of a surname." Published 23 Apr 2009 Read more at Ancestry Magazine
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"How many times have you had to say your name if it is the slightest bit unusual?" Published 18 Apr 2009 Read more at Tracing the Tribe
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"As you trace your family backwards in time, linking pedigree ancestor to pedigree ancestor, you encounter 'The South' for the first time in your research. And 'The South' relates differently." Published 13 Apr 2009 Read more at Arlene Eakle's Virginia Genealogy Blog
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"If you have common name mysteries in your family, I highly recommend the 'Maybe Related' filing system on your computer or even the index card method." Published 23 Jan 2009 Read more at 24-7 Family History Circle
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"If you have ancestors whose surnames begin with 'Mc' and 'Mac,' such as McKnitt and MacTavish, you may find them suspiciously absent in records even in places you are almost positive they should be appear." Published 15 Nov 2008 Read more at 24-7 Family History Circle
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"Separating the three Johanns reminds us of some important lessons about genealogy methods and the importance of knowing something about the area in which one is researching." Published 28 Sep 2008 Read more at 24-7 Family History Circle
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"Could couples with the same first and last names be confusing your research?" Published 12 Sep 2008 Read more at 24-7 Family History Circle
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