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Naming Customs

Understanding customs used in surnames and given names can help you identify your ancestors in records. Learn to recognize name variations and see clues in names.

Online Tools[edit | edit source]

The Meaning of Some Guernsey Surnames at GuernseyDonkey.com
Guernsey Surnames at Jerripedia.com
Channel Islands Surnames at RootsWeb.com
Most Common Last Names in Guernsey at Forebears

For Further Reading[edit | edit source]

Old family names of the Channel Islands

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