Poor Relief Records in Scotland
Poor relief records have always been a hidden gem. Find out how these records can help your family history and where to find them.
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Scotland
About the Wilson Surname
Some interesting facts about the history and origins of the Wilson Surname. Most people believe it came from Norman influence when in fact it was introduced to Scotland by the Norse people.
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Irregular Marriage in Scotland
An Irregular marriage in Scotland was more common than you think. If you can’t find a marriage register before 1855, then they probably had an irregular marriage.
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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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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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The Birrell Surname
Read about the Birrell Surname and where it comes from…
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Researching an ancestor’s job
Read about the top 5 sources for researching your ancestor’s job
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