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LECTURE SUMMARY: Surnames in German-language Regions of Europe

Level: All
Duration: 60-90 minutes

One of the most fascinating topics among family history researchers in the German-language realm is that of names—especially surnames. This presentation features a description of the chronological and geographical introduction of surnames in Central Europe, the relationship between surnames and place names, and the tricky question of surname meanings and translations.