{"product_id":"family-names-of-the-island-of-newfoundland-9780773517820","title":"Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland","description":"\u003cp\u003eByrne  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 Mikmaq. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651834601525,"sku":"ByrdShop_0773517820","price":82.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780773517820.jpg?v=1781841843","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/family-names-of-the-island-of-newfoundland-9780773517820","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}