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Single Name Study - One Name Studies of Specific Surnames

Find single name societies, associations, and Web sites which concentrate on collecting all resources for a single specific surname. Listed alphabetically by surname.
Guild of One Name Studies
Membership association based in London provides guides on starting and/or registering a one name study, plus provides an online, searchable Register of One-Name Studies.
AHERN
A huge collection of resources for Ahern family researchers around the world including all of the variations of Ahern: Aherne, Ahearn, Ahearne, Hearn, Hearne, O'Hearn, O'Hearne, Ó hEachthigheirn, Ó hEachthigherna, Ó hEichthigheirn, Ó hEachthighearna, Ó hEachiairn
AXTELL
The Axtell Family Association Web site includes information on the origin of the name, an overview of Axtell Genealogy for first-time visitors, a surname index, places named Axtell (with some pictures), notable Axtells, the Axtell Family History Album, Axtell reunion news and much more.
BAGNALL
Site dedicated to the history of the surname BAGNALL and the place by that name in Staffordshire, UK.
BISSETT
The Bissett Family Home Page is the jumping off spot for all Bissett researchers regardless of surname spelling and country of origin.
BOSCHEE
The Boshchee Family Association collects information relating to all Boschee families including family histories, genealogies, biographies, photographs, and other historical materials.
CLAYBURN
The Clayburn One Name Study Page is dedicated to Clayburn family researchers worldwide. Includes links to lots of great information on the Clayburn surname and all of its variations.
CLEVELAND
Cleveland Family Chronicles Research Society (CFCRS) is a not-for-profit organization with the following goals: to promote genealogical research, to connect researchers, to establish an informational clearinghouse of research and to provide genealogical material and research assistance to researchers of all Cleveland/Cleaveland lines.
DESHAZO
The Deshazo Web site contains a compiled list with sources of individuals with the surname of DESHAZO (and various variants of the name). It dates from 1704 to 1910. Many census listings are included.
EDDY
Researching the Eddy surname or variations? Learn about Eddy family history, Eddy family reunions, and how to join the Eddy Family Association.
FAY
This site has everything for the FAY researcher - original documents, a bibliography, significant links, photos, biographies, genealogies and more.
VANDORT
These pages contain the stories of the different families van Dort from the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Belgium, U.S., Canada and Australia.
WALSH
Site for and about all family history research relating to the Walsh surname provides historical content on the Walsh surname, Walsh genealogy and family history records, and contact information for other Walsh family researchers.

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