Happy St David’s Day!
Do you have Welsh roots? 👇
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June 15, 1984 - Southern Daily Echo - A look at the Baker arms and who bears that famous name.
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What’s in a name? A tax bill, apparently.
Back in 1377, surnames became essential in England, all thanks to the Poll Tax. No surname? No escape. 🧾👀
Could your surname have made you easier to tax? Let us know below!
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China holds the record for the world’s oldest continuous use of hereditary surnames, dating back over 2,000 years to the Shang dynasty. That’s a serious legacy!
Is your surname old enough to compete? Drop it below!
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Did you know? Hereditary surnames only became common in England by the 14th century!
It took centuries for these to become fixed surnames passed down through generations. 🧬
What would your medieval name have been? Tell us below! 👇
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In ancient times, surnames weren’t a thing… until growing populations made them necessary.
What would your name be back then?
#SurnameHistory #Ancestry #GenHour
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