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Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland Hardcover – February 1, 2016

by E. R. Seary (Author), Sheila M. P. Lynch (Author)

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Byrne, Chaffey, Fahey, Fizzard, Fudge, Grouchy, Hynes, Inkpen, Lyver, McLaughlin, Miles, Murphy, Puddester, Quirk -- the names themselves are evocative of Newfoundland. Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland traces the origins of almost 3,000 surnames found on the Island and provides an engaging and comprehensive collection of etymology, genealogy, and Newfoundland history. The introduction presents a fascinating discussion of the history and linguistic origins of surnames found in Newfoundland, which come from many different cultures, notably English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, French, Syrian, Lebanese, and Mi'kmaq. The main body of the book comprises a dictionary of surnames in the province based on data collected from provincial voting lists, family records, government documents, and newspaper reports dating back to the seventeenth century. Each entry includes variant spellings and cross-references of the surname, the countries in which the name originated, and its meaning. Newfoundland place names associated with the surname are also given. The book also includes a ranking of the most common surnames in Newfoundland and a comparative analysis of the frequency of surnames in Scotland, Ireland, England, and Newfoundland. Originally published in 1977, Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland is a unique reference work, giving Newfoundlanders, both in the province and away, a fascinating look at their roots. This edition incorporates a number of additions and corrections and has been completely reset in a sturdier and more convenient format. It will be of great use to individuals tracing their ancestors and to genealogists researching early settlers in Newfoundland.

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632 pages
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English
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McGill-Queen's University Press
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February 1, 2016
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8.5 x 1.7 x 11 inches
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0773517820
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978-0773517820
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[Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland] is nothing less than a catalogue of Newfoundlanders as a distinct and unique tribe ... It should sell like hot cakes and sit, side by side, with the family Bible. - Ray Guy, Newfoundland author

Perusing Seary's comments on the surnames of friends can be as gratifying as backyard gossip, and infinitely less dangerous ... A book that every school in Newfoundland should possess and display. - Professor P.A. O'Flaherty

A work of major importance. - Dr. Edward MacLysaght, author of Surnames of Ireland, Irish Families

About the Author

E.R. Seary (1908-1984) was professor and head of the English department at Memorial University, 1954-70. His other publications include The Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland: An Ethno-Linguistic Study, with G.M. Story and W.J. Kirwin, and Place Names of the Avalon Peninsula of the Island of Newfoundland. William Kirwin is professor emeritus of English at Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGill-Queen's University Press (February 1, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 632 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0773517820
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0773517820
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.88 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.7 x 11 inches

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hooked on genealogy

A must have resource for family historians with ties to Newfoundland.

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2013

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If someone in your tree lived in Newfoundland 100 years ago or more this is a great book for you. Many long time Newfoundland families are mentioned in this book. Some, but not all, of the people in my tree who lived there are listed in this book. The author obviously put a lot of work into compiling this volume. It is 573 pages long and includes the various locations of each instance of a particular family name. Very helpful for genealogists or family historians.

4 people found this helpful

Pricey but worth it

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2014

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This is the best resource I have found so far for researching the names on the Island of Newfoundland. Particularly helpful if you have no idea where your immigrant ancestors came from overseas. Also helpful if you need ideas on how the name changed over time.

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steve.baker@odyssey.on.ca

Invaluable to the casual researcher of NF family history.

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 1998

Seary's in-depth study of nearly three thousand family names of Newfoundland, arose from his work on the study of place names of the island. As his study progressed, Seary became fascinated with tracking families as they migrated along the coast or changed their names to avoid detection by Britain and France. His pursuit of the rise of Newfoundland surnames illustrates that relationships, place of origin, occupation, and even nicknames played very important roles.
The core of his research comes from the Official List of Electors 1955 chosen because it was the most comprehensive list of names and the communites to which they were linked before the massive resettlement programs of the 1960's. The sources of his information are vast as he quotes from scholarly works from England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, France and the Channel Islands as well as the many censuses taken in Newfoundland since 1675 in his attempt to get at the origin of the name.
Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland attempts to trace each name to a geographical origin in England, France, Ireland, etc. as well as trace its linguistic origin. This will provide the reader of this text with answers to such questions as; What does the name mean? Where is the name found in Newfoundland? When was the first recorded incidence of it in a particular region? Of course, this information is invaluable to any researcher of family history.
The real value to the student of genealogy, is that as Seary lists the early instances of each name in various places in Newfoundland, he provides us with all kinds of tidbits of information about the person - how they were killed, where they worked, their father, etc. And as expected from a scholar such as Seary, all of this information is referenced back to an original source document!

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Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2007

Excellent source of Genealogical information on family surnames, helps you find the places that you should be looking for your family. Doesn't do your genealogy for you but most certainly helps.
Names are listed in Alphabetical order, no index necessary
There are 4 editions available but the 1988 corrected Edition is the best

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Grammitofive

Great genealogy book for Newfoundland

Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2021

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I waited a long time for this book, having put it on the back burner. Yes I can get info online but now I can use this as first point of reference to look for more info.

Tara

Great detail!

Reviewed in Canada on March 3, 2019

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Great history! I have name further back in my tree than some of them but for the most part it’s an amazing reference and read!

Garry

Very thorough reference book.

Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2018

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Good reference book to have to be able to trace origins of my Newfoundland family names.

Jacq

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on December 26, 2016

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Anyone with Newfoundland heritage and an interest in genealogy should have a copy!

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Nobugme1

Good read

Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2019

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Loved the book

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