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"During the thirteenth century surnames began to come into
general use, and by the end of the fourteenth century practically
all persons bore hereditary surnames."
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UK & Ireland Genealogy: Surname Lists Set of Surname Research Directories, one
for the six main geographical areas (England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales,
Isle of Man and Channel Isles) covered by GENUKI
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Surnames A genealogy research and exchange site for
United Kingdom Family History research
"Scottish names derive from patronymics (e.g., Robertson),
occupations (Burgess), local features or places (Guthrie), and nicknames
(Inglis, meaning English)."
"Ireland was one of the first countries to adopt hereditary
surnames, many of which were devised during the reign of Brian Boru,
the High King of Ireland, who fell defending Ireland from the Vikings
at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014AD."