Family History Blogs and Stories
Keep up to date with my latest family history blogs, tips and news from the world of Scottish Genealogy as well as a little more of me, Sarah!
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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Useful Guide to Scottish Valuation Rolls
Read this blog to find out how Scottish valuation rolls can improve your family history research or even your house history research.
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The Nisbet or Nesbitt Surname
Are you related to a Nisbet or Nesbitt? Would you like to know more about this Scottish surname?
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The Metcalfe Surname
Are you related to a Metcalfe? Would you like to know about the origins and meaning of the surname?
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My Ancestor was a … Postal Worker
Did someone in your family work for the Post Office or Royal Mail in the UK?
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Montgomery Surname
Are you a Montgomery? Read on if you want to know about this interesting surname ...
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My Ancestor Was A … Whisky Distiller
Did your ancestor work in the Scottish whisky distillery industry? If so, this blog may be of interest to you...
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About Sarah
Sarah is the founder of Unlock Your Past. She is an accredited and registered genealogist with the Association of Scottish Genealogists and Archivists and the Register of Qualified Genealogists. With over 15 years of experience, she can help unlock your past.