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Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname LEWIS

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Definition: Derived from the Germanic given name Lewis, meaning "reknowned, famous battle."

Surname Origin: English

More Resources for the Surname LEWIS :

Common Surname Search Tips
Tips and tricks for researching common surnames and picking your LEWIS ancestors out from the crowd.

LEWIS Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of LEWIS ancestors around the world.

LEWIS Family Trees on the Web
The AOL Genealogy Forum has collected a number of Web pages related to Lewis genealogy.

FamilySearch - LEWIS Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the LEWIS surname.

LEWIS Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Lewis surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Surname Finder - LEWIS Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Lewis surname.

Cousin Connect - LEWIS Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname LEWIS, and sign up for free notification when new Lewis queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - LEWIS Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name LEWIS.

MyCinnamonToast.com - LEWIS Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the LEWIS surname.

References: Surname Meanings & Origins

Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.

Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Collins Celtic (Pocket edition), 1998.

Fucilla, Joseph. Our Italian Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.

Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.

Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.

 

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