Surnames Genealogy Cheat Sheet - Print Edition

You'll love this if:

• You want to know where your family's last name comes from
• You've ever had trouble finding your ancestor's maiden name
• You want solutions for finding common names in records and genealogy websites

The Cheat Sheet contains:

• a roundup of common origins for surnames and surname meanings
• tips for researching common names
• tips for researching maiden names, including a list of genealogy records likely to include them
• expert guidance on surname-related myths, such as family crests and the "Ellis Island myth" of immigrant name-change
• a tutorial for searching by surname on genealogy websites, including notes on "match exactly" search features and the Soundex system
• notes on what DNA tests can (and can't) tell you about ancestral surnames, plus information on using Y-DNA for surname research
• a summary of shared surname tools offered by major DNA testing companies
• a quick guide to surname origin maps
• a Surname Variant Chart for recording spelling variations of your ancestor's name
• Additional resources for more surname research, include books and websites for researching names from specific ethnicities

Uncover Your Ancestors Fast! Our 8-page, cheat sheet is your research roadmap. Packed with expert tips, it's your ticket to unlocking family secrets. Printed on high-quality paper and delivered right to your door. 

Product Specs:

• 8 pages
• H 11" X W 8 1/2"
• Printed on semi-matte paper