ancestry
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Migration from the UK to America
It’s fascinating to delve into family history and trace the voyages of our ancestors, and migration form the UK to America is often something we are asked about. This exploration can reveal incredible stories about our lineage and heritage. In this blog post, we’re going to follow the journey of a fictitious American family with…
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The mysteries behind coats of arms and family crests
Coats of arms and family crests have fascinated people for centuries. Their bold colours, shields, animals, and symbols often raise questions about identity, ancestry, and history. Many people wonder whether their surname is linked to heraldry and what these designs truly mean. This guide explains the mysteries behind coats of arms and family crests, how…
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Irish ancestry and surnames
Irish Ancestry and surnames Tracing Irish ancestry can be a challenging and rewarding process. And here at Hall of Names people often tell us stories about how they are tracing their Irish roots! We love to help with our Irish surname history scrolls. If you are hoping to start your journey of discovery into your…
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Gifts for the person who has everything!
Do you struggle to get a gift for the person who has everything? Do you have that person in your friend or family group who is hard to buy for? You know the one! Everything you think of, they’ve already got it! They are that ‘person who has everything’ and can be notoriously hard to…