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We can research the origin and meaning of your surname and if known it's geographical origin. Surnames are generally derived from occupations, geographical locations, personal characteristics or ancestral from a persons given name (patronymic or matronymic).

We can also identify the location of place names, buildings, crofts, townships, particular named lands and farms.

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