If you are trying to determine a given name on an old headstone in a newfoundland cemetery, there is more than a 54% chance that it will be one of the following. The body of the book contains a dictionary of family names. Surnames from births, deaths and marriages in newfoundland. Erin sharpes article, through the eyes of one young woman, gives the reasons why people track their mikmaq ancestry. J joey r smallwood centre for newfoundland studies mcgill queens university press mqup, 1988, 1st corrected revised edition, first printing, 1988. Jan 01, 1977 byrne, 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 1998 edition. All about family names of the island of newfoundland by e. Funny surname survey results revealed the funniest names in britain have been revealed in a new and recent study and include terry bull.
Research newfoundland in the surnames forums on, the new genforum. Remembering black loyalists black loyalist surnames. Interestingly, will and guy have a friend, who lives in portchester, named terry bill who has suffered all his life from mickey taking. Searys book family names of the island of newfoundland. Family names of the island of newfoundland on jstor. Torbay is a town located on the eastern side of the avalon peninsula in newfoundland and labrador, canada the town is located 12 kilometres 7. This book has been recommended by newfoundland geneologists and family tree researchers as an excellent source. First mentioned surnames of inhabitants of newfoundland prior. Choose a letter to see the black loyalist surnames recovered during the 199899 research project.
Message boards localities north america canada newfoundland conception bay north the book the settling of spaniards bay, by eric gosse search for content in. A former royal air force man, stan still, 76, was also named along with barb dwyer, max power, justin case, mary christmas. Oct 21, 2018 this is part of a larger project to locate surnames carried by natives, first peoples and metis in eastern canada. This edition incorporates a number of additions and corrections and has been completely reset in a sturdier and more convenient format. The database contains 319,573 given names including repeats and 264,284 surnames including repeats.
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. The files were compiled from a wide variety of english, irish and newfoundland records, including parish registers, newspapers, shipping records, customs records, political papers, census records, merchant records, diaries, etc. 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. Looking for any information on the roberts family in newfoundland. Message boards localities north america canada newfoundland conception bay north the book the settling of spaniards bay, by eric gosse search for content in message boards names or keywords. The main body of the book comprises a dictionary of surnames in the province based on data collected from provincial voting lists, family. If you have materials such as family histories, family bibles, books, or church records that you would like to donate us, then please contact us to make. Family names of the island of newfoundland ebook, 1998. Welcome forums surnames and families this forum has 277 topics, 227 replies, and was last updated 5 days, 12 hours ago by anthony grenier. Newfoundland and labrador names, personal genealogy.
The surnames in these pages are taken from the births, deaths and marriages in newfoundland newspapers, 1810 1890 cd which contains more than 40,000. Files newfoundland 15001850 a directory of newfoundland surnames held at the maritime history department at memorial university of newfoundland. Page research newfoundland in the surnames forums on, the new genforum. The main body of the book comprises a dictionary of surnames in the province based on data collected from provincial voting lists, family records. This is part of a larger project to locate surnames carried by natives, first peoples and metis in eastern canada. Seareys book of family names mentions an andrew dawe of kelligrews, 1824. It should sell like hot cakes and sit, side by side, with the family bible. They are all the surnames recorded in the book of negroes in 1783, with some additions from the 1784 nova scotian muster rolls. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. It has a long detailed list or surnames and their origins. The initial piece of information provided with each surname is an extract from dr.
Top 20 baby names in newfoundland and labrador for 2016. Family names of the island of newfoundland is nothing less than a catalogue of newfoundlanders as a distinct and unique tribe. The book also includes a ranking of the most common surnames in newfoundland and. Family names of the island of newfoundland 1977 edition.
You may not think of kevin majors book when you think history, but its well worth reading. In the absence of written records, these surnames have been categorized under their most probable origin. Top 20 baby names in newfoundland and labrador for 2016 from jaxon to sadie, here are the baby names that are most popular in this maritime province. Otherwise i am not familiar with the kelligrews dawes. In this series of posts, i list surnames carried by aboriginal or part aboriginal individuals in the 1901 and 1911 census for the eastern provinces of canada. A book of the names and address of people living in a city. Surnames and families family history society of newfoundland. Family names of the island of newfoundland e r seary. First published in 1977, this book which is regarded by most researchers as the genealogical. He heard it in the codroy valley, from an aged man named placide white back in the 1950s.
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 micmac. What is the most common surname in newfoundland canada. The most common surnames in cornwall are derived from patronymics, the fathers first name being taken either without alteration, for example john, or with the addition of genitive s or, typically cornish, o, e. Also the lowells and the newfoundland directories give family head names of dawes in kelligrews. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. Really funny surnames embarrassing last names funny jokes.
Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. Horwood and butts book tells about the pirate peter easton in newfoundland. Family names of the island of newfoundland by e r seary. The muster rolls were lists of people given provisions by the. Family names of the island of newfoundland book depository. Byrne, 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 roots to the past. From these files over 5,300 unique surnames emerged and it is these names.
The main body of the book comprises a dictionary of surnames in the province based on data collected from provincial voting lists. 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. Newfoundland place names associated with the surname are also given. Find and contact people in our newfoundland and labrador directory on 411. Johns as an rcmp officer and in the midlate 60s he work at gm in oshawa in ontario. One of the biggest books i own is family names of the island of newfoundland by e. The change of a given name being mary is 17446319473 5. 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. Seary discusses the historic and linguistic origins of newfoundland surnames and their cultural sources notably english, welsh, irish, scottish, french, syrian, lebanese and micmac. First mentioned surnames of inhabitants of newfoundland prior to 1675 not including the french. The family consisted of 4 daughters and one son his name being william roberts. The bookalso includes a ranking of the most common surnames in newfoundland and. The surnames in these pages are taken from the births, deaths and marriages in newfoundland newspapers, 1810 1890 cd which contains more than 40,000 entries for births, deaths and marriages transcribed from 43 newfoundland newspapers published between 1810 and 1890.
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