The records continue to grow with further additions of families that lived and worked in the Somerset Coalfields. Surnames from this area include Dando, Seymour, Garrett, Hobbs, Vranch, Young, Chivers, Parfitt, Heal, Latchem, Horler, Lockyer, Wrintmore, Cornick and many more. Click here for the full list of surnames on record. … Continue reading →
My continuing thanks to Sue Cahill for providing the data for the latest set of individuals who were born, lived and worked in the Somerset Coalfields. This also includes those that moved out of the Somerset area to South Wales and to other areas. More than 1000 individuals have been … Continue reading →
The second largest group of surnames in the database so far is DANDO. This surname appears to have several potential origins: Anglo-Saxon: where it was originally used as a pet name for the Scottish Andrew. Norman: a geographical name for someone who lived in Aunou in Orne, Normandy, named from … Continue reading →
Almost 400 records have been added this week to the database bringing the total to 10,609. Sue Cahill is continuing her research into her ancestors who lived and worked in the Somerset Coalfield and the results can be seen in the records. This latest update includes even more with the surnames Dando, Hobbs, Vranch and Seymour … Continue reading →