Have a look at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/beyond/factsheets/surnames/surnames_home.shtm
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A search using www.google.com will also give you a lot of sites. I've found
it the best tool for finding information on the internet.
Iain
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve St. Clair" <steve@planetcentral.com>
To: <sinclair@quarterman.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 3:40 AM
Subject: sirnames
> I've been looking everywhere for an explanation. How, when and why did
> the practice of surnames begin? Anyone have a lengthy explanation on
> this or a good web site to look at ?
>