نام‌های خانوادگی جزیره نیوفاندلند: ویرایش تصحیح‌شده

Byrne, Chaffey, Fahey, Fizzard, Fudge, Grouchy, Hynes, Inkpen, Lyver, McLaughlin, Miles, Murphy, Puddester, Quirk -- the names themselves are evocative of Newfoundland. Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland traces the origins of almost 3,000 surnames found on the Island and provides an engaging and comprehensive collection of etymology, genealogy, and Newfoundland history. The introduction presents a fascinating discussion of the history and linguistic origins of surnames found in Newfoundland, which come from many different cultures, notably English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, French, Syrian, Lebanese, and Mi'kmaq. The main body of the book comprises a dictionary of surnames in the province based on data collected from provincial voting lists, family records, government documents, and newspaper reports dating back to the seventeenth century. Each entry includes variant spellings and cross-references of the surname, the countries in which the name originated, and its meaning. Newfoundland place names associated with the surname are also given. The book also includes a ranking of the most common surnames in Newfoundland and a comparative analysis of the frequency of surnames in Scotland, Ireland, England, and Newfoundland. Originally published in 1977, Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland is a unique reference work, giving Newfoundlanders, both in the province and away, a fascinating look at their roots. This edition incorporates a number of additions and corrections and has been completely reset in a sturdier and more convenient format. It will be of great use to individuals tracing their ancestors and to genealogists researching early settlers in Newfoundland. Contents Preface Editor's Preface Note on the Author Introduction I: Range and Aims II: Sources of Information III: Surnames – Some General Considerations IV: The Surnames of Newfoundland Select Bibliography 1 General Works – Printed 2 General Works – Other than Printed 3 Newfoundland – Printed 4 Newfoundland – Other than Printed Notes for the Use of the Dictionary DICTIONARY OF NEWFOUNDLAND FAMILY NAMES A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U,V W Y,Z Appendices 1 The Order of Common Surnames 2 The Comparative Order of the Principal Surnames of Newfoundland, England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland 3 Surnames recorded before 1700 "In an extensive introduction E.R. Seary discusses the historic and linguistic origins of Newfoundland surnames and their cultural sources - notably English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, French, Syrian, Lebanese, and Micmac. The body of the work is a dictionary of family names, which includes variant spellings and cross-references, countries of origin, and meaning. Newfoundland's most common surnames and places named after families are also identified." "Originally published in 1977, this edition has been completely reset and incorporates additions and corrections."--Résumé de l'éditeur