The Book of Ulster Surnames by Robert Bell

The Book of Ulster Surnames by Robert Bell

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This volume has over 500 entries of the most common family names of the province of Ulster, with reference to thousands more. It gives a history of each name, its original form, where it came from - Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales or France - and why it changed to what it is today.

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The Book of Ulster Surnames by Robert Bell

This volume has over 500 entries of the most common family names of the province of Ulster, with reference to thousands more. It gives a history of each name, its original form, where it came from - Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales or France - and why it changed to what it is today. The book also includes notes on famous bearers of the name and where in Ulster the name is now most common. The result is a reference book packed with often surprising insights into the origins of a complex, turbulent people.
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ISBN 13 9780856406027
ISBN 10 0856406023
Title The Book of Ulster Surnames
Author Robert Bell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Colourpoint Creative Ltd
Year published 1997-03-01
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.