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A dictionary of English surnames by P.H. Reaney; David Hey; R.M. Wilson is a reference work available to read on EtoBox.

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A Dictionary of English Surnames is an authoritative and enlightening guide to the origins of English surnames and how they developed over the centuries. A comprehensive survey of this popular subject, it provides useful information on 16,000 surnames, giving full sources and dates. Different forms of names are also cross-referenced for ease of use. A valuable historical and linguistic introduction to the subject is included, along with a new appendix on how to trace the origin of a family name.

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Author
P.H. Reaney; David Hey; R.M. Wilson
Publisher
Oxford [England]: Oxford University Press
Published
1997
Language
EN
ISBN
9780198600923
Category
reference
Subjects
Memoir, History, Biography
Rating
4.3 / 5 (122 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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