Surname History and a Full Color Coat of Arms & family Crest print. Perfect for framing! Includes family crest and motto where available!

Carefully researched using the most recognized historical sources. The images have been computer drawn according to heraldic standards, and the Coat of Arms/Family Crest is printed onto a sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 parch-tone paper.

Surname histories can be up to 1,800 words long and is printed on an 11"x17" parchment scroll. The scroll work was beautifully illustrated by a noted artist with a particular concern for heraldic detail. It highlights many appropriate heraldic symbols, making it informative as well as decorative. Over 2 million copies of this product have been sold.

Each Surname History includes:

• Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
• Known spelling variations
• Our bibliography printed on the back of the page
• Early movement of the surname during the Middle Ages
• Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
• First settlers to North America
• Notable contemporary bearers of the name
• A description of the Coat of Arms and Crest Motto
• Unique Certificate number
• Gold seal guaranteeing the authenticity
• Full Color Watermark of the country of origin

Surname histories can be up to 1,800 words long!

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• View Armorial History with Coat of Arms Guided Tour
• Bibliography - References used for our surname histories
• View sample history for: Donovan, Gauthier, Kowalski, MacGregor, Perelli, Schmidt