The Guild of One-Name Studies is a global organization for researchers exploring the history and distribution of surnames. Instead of tracing individual family trees, members study all instances of a single surname—its origins, variants, and worldwide presence. Founded in 1979, the Guild offers resources, guidance, and a collaborative community for anyone conducting a one-name study. This approach can uncover migration patterns, social history, and unexpected family connections. For family historians, it’s a powerful way to deepen surname research and contribute to a shared archive of knowledge that benefits genealogists everywhere. A study of the Allsopp surname and its variants is being conducted by Allsopp Genealogy. Have you ever thought of conducting a study into yours, or another surname?
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