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*[https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/slovak '''Behind the Name: Slovak Given Names'''] | *[https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/slovak '''Behind the Name: Slovak Given Names'''] | ||
*[https://telefonny.zoznam.sk/ Slovak Telephone Directory] For modern surnames | *[https://telefonny.zoznam.sk/ Slovak Telephone Directory] For modern surnames | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/surname | *[https://www.familysearch.org/en/surname Surname experience] at FamilySearch - search by surname to learn its meaning and origin | ||
== Surnames == | == Surnames == | ||
In the absence of a consistent system, names in Slovakia (similar to other European countries) were not stable for many centuries. Medieval people or even those of the 18th century, were not forced to use one official, very individual, and hereditary surname. It was enough if one could be more or less precisely distinguished by the society. Everyone had a given name, usually a Christian name. This was used during the course of his life in various forms. | In the absence of a consistent system, names in Slovakia (similar to other European countries) were not stable for many centuries. Medieval people or even those of the 18th century, were not forced to use one official, very individual, and hereditary surname. It was enough if one could be more or less precisely distinguished by the society. Everyone had a given name, usually a Christian name. This was used during the course of his life in various forms. | ||
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===FamilySearch Library=== | ===FamilySearch Library=== | ||
Additional sources are listed in the '''FamilySearch Catalog:''' | Additional sources are listed in the '''FamilySearch Catalog:''' | ||
*{{FSC| | *{{FSC|Slovakia - Names, Personal|subject|subject-id=103827275|disp= Slovakia - Names, Personal}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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