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Book Synopsis: This work begins with a discussion of the development of hereditary surnames and then concentrates on six broad categories: Classification of Surnames, Surnames from Father's Name (patronymics), Surnames from Occupation or Office, Surnames from Description or Action (nicknames), Surnames from Places, and Surnames Not Properly Included Elsewhere.
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