Posts in December 9, 2016

In some countries and some time periods, last names were not fixed and did not pass directly from father (or mother) to children. Children might be given a last name that was based upon their father’s first name (a practice called patronymics). Heads of household may take a name that is associated with the farm they settle on. Learn about how last names were created, used, and passed on in the area where your relative lived. It may cut down on some confusion.