The Origin Of Family Or Sur-names, With Special Reference To Those Of The Inhabitants Of East Dereham, A Lecture

This lecture, delivered in 1889, explores the historical origins and meanings of family surnames, with a focus on the town of East Dereham in Norfolk, England. Carthew draws on linguistic and genealogical evidence to trace how surnames were adopted and changed over time, and what they reveal about local history and culture.

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