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One-name (surname) studies are not just about collecting documentary event data on a particular surname. According to the Guild of One-Name Studies, the aim of the study is to research the genealogy and family history of all persons with a given surname and its linked variants. The study can be as elusive as the wild goose chase for a needle in a hay stack and is certainly a challenging pursuit. Nevertheless, through proper channelling of resources you may find that your research proves to be extremely rewarding.
This course will begin by examining the art of a one-name study and elaborating on the many different elements you should consider. Organising your research, searching for primary sources around the world, analysing the data you acquire, publicising, publishing and preserving your work are thoroughly discussed along with tips and techniques in the field of one-name studies.
Course Content
Module 1
About One-Name Studies
Introduction
About the Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Required Reading
What is a One-Name Study?
Why Do a One-Name Study?
A Look at Surnames
Derivation of Surnames
Location Names
Topographical Surnames
Habitational Surnames
Regional & Ethnic Surnames
Trade Surnames
Rank or Status Surnames
Nicknames
Patronymics
Surname Frequency
The Guild of One-Name Studies
Getting Started on Your One-Name Study
Organisation
Spreadsheets
Family Tree Software
Setting up Binders for Your One-Name Study
Suggested Reading and Resources
Module 2
Documentary Data Collection
Required Reading
Documentary Data
Indexes of Births, Marriages, and Deaths in England and Wales
FreeBMD
Commercial Websites
Original Civil Registration
Civil Registration in Scotland
Civil Registration in Ireland
Miscellaneous Civil Registration
Census Records
United Kingdom Censuses
FreeCEN
FamilySearch
The National Archives
Ancestry.co.uk
1911 Census
Census Indexes
Filing Censuses
Census Returns for Scotland and Ireland
FamilySearch
Wills and Will Indexes
Wills From 1858
Wills Before 1858
Other Will Indexes in England and Wales
Online Will Indexes Outside England and Wales
The National Archives
Parish Registers in England and Wales
Original Parish Registers
Gravestones and Memorials
Suggested Reading and Resources
Module 3
General Registration in Other Countries
Required Reading
General Registration in Various Countries
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
United States
South Africa
Census Returns & Electoral Rolls in Other Countries
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
United States
South Africa
Other One-Name Studies Sources
Australia Newspapers
New Zealand Newspapers
United States Newspapers
South Africa
Suggested Reading and Resources
Module 4
Analysing The Data
Required Reading
Analysis
Family Reconstruction
Naming Lineages
Finding Missing Data
Migration of Ancestors
Gazetteers
Maps Sources
How DNA Can Help Analyse One-Name Study Data
Registering a Y-chromosome DNA Project
Synthesis of Data
Types and Origins of Surnames
Evaluating Progress
Suggested Reading and Resources
Module 5
Websites for One-Name Studies
Required Reading
Guild of One-Name Studies
Beware! Privacy of Living People
Websites to Connect With
Improve Your Chances of Getting Found
Social Networking
Facebook
Your One-Name Study on Facebook
Twitter
Why Twitter
Using Twitter
GenealogyWise
Becoming a Member
My Page
Settings
Groups
Joining a Group
Creating a Group
Videos
Chats
Chat Room
Blogs
Why Blog?
Setting Up a Blog
Maintaining a Blog
Finding Blogs
Contacting Name Bearers
Suggested Reading and Resources
Module 6
Publishing
Required Reading
Publishing Your One-Name Study
Articles in Magazines and Journals
One-Name Study Books
Things to Consider
Seminars and Conferences
Publishing on the Web
Website
Some Website Considerations
The Homepage
Page Design
One-Name Content to include
Safeguarding Your Study
Online Archiving for Guild Members
Ensuring the Longevity of Your Study
When Your Time Comes
Suggested Reading and Resources
Module 7
DNA & Your One-Name Study
Required Reading
Introduction
Finding a Study
Creating a DNA Study
Recruiting Volunteers
Collating & Analyzing Data
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