Origins

Where We Originated:

One thing's for sure... there's an awful lot of English blood in our veins!  But of course, not even The Queen herself is 100% English.  So here's a very rough breakdown of what I know about this (extended) family.

In fact, there are two things to consider when determining from where we originated...

• The Surname's Origin (Its ancestral homeland)  Visit this page to see where our last names first originated.
• The Embarkation Point (The location where our ancestor was living when he/she decided to come to America.)  Visit this page to see which individual family members emigrated from Europe to America.

For example, consider the Hall Family's origin.  The surname originated in Scotland (or Germany.. we're not sure), but we have no idea from what place in Europe the first Hall family member emigrated.   Therefore, no member of the Hall will be listed on the Embarkation Point page.

Native Americans

A word about Native Americans.  Here are a few family members who were known to be of Native American blood:

No doubt there are significant other ties with Native Americans to be uncovered.  I will proudly display every Native American person I discover in this location.

History of Surnames:

So who thought up the idea of surnames anyway?  It's actually an interesting story.  Visit the History of Surnames page to find out.  Here's a hint: We will probably never find most of our ancestors prior to the year 1500.