My Ancestor was a … Weaver in Scotland
Explore the rich legacy of Scottish weavers and discover where to find them in documents
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Pre-1855 Burial Records in Scotland
Explore the rich tapestry of pre-1855 burial records in Scotland. Find out where to locate these records offline and online.
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Unveiling the Anderson surname
Explore the rich heritage of the Anderson family surname.
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Tracing Police Ancestors
Tracing a police ancestor? then read this post and become a detective!
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About the Thompson Surname, its meaning, history and origins
Read all about the origins, meaning and history of the popular Thompson surname. In Scotland, Thomson without the letter ‘p’ is more prevalent.
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Poor Relief Records in Scotland
Poor relief records have always been a hidden gem. Find out how these records can help your family history and where to find them.
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About the Wilson Surname
Some interesting facts about the history and origins of the Wilson Surname. Most people believe it came from Norman influence when in fact it was introduced to Scotland by the Norse people.
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Irregular Marriage in Scotland
An Irregular marriage in Scotland was more common than you think. If you can’t find a marriage register before 1855, then they probably had an irregular marriage.
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BROWN Surname Meaning, Origin and History
The Brown surname is a popular Scottish last name to literally mean the colour brown. It reflected personal characteristics such as hair.
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ROBERTSON Surname Meaning, Origin and History
The Robertson family is one of the oldest clans and one of most popular surnames in Scotland – are you a Robertson?
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