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ERIC Number: EJ104941
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Publication Date: 1974
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What's in a Name? Family Surnames and Social Upheaval in Medieval England
Lanahan, William F.
Social Studies, 65, 5, 218-222, Oct 74
Numerous examples of the origin of surnames in medieval England from patronymics, nicknames, trade names, villages, and home sites suggest a key for interesting students in the social upheavals that evolved from the Norman Conquest and the later rise of cities. (JH)
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)
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