We look at the history of Welsh surnames, and the most common ones today.
Find your Welsh Ancestry. Here are links to our guides to the main British genealogy record sets that you need to find your roots.
If you’ve come across a Jones, Evans or Davies in your family tree, chances are you have Welsh ancestry. But what’s the history and meaning behind these traditional Welsh surnames? Read on to find out.
The Ordovices, Silures, Demetae, Gangani, and Deceangli are the five ancient Welsh tribes that occupied Wales during the Roman invasion.
The Best Welsh Genealogy Resources looks at the top websites for Welsh genealogy research including a free newspaper site
Personal Family Tree & Heritage Genealogy/Ancestry Tours in Wales Many of our guests have had the most rewarding and inspiring experiences through visiting the places so closely connected to their families, and, in some cases, finding out unexpected stories about the old country and its way of life.We can offer you a range of services and levels of support to make sure you get the very best experience in tracing your Welsh roots.We would be very pleased to send you a guide in PDF format which sets out our range of services, so that you can choose which best meets your needs and interest
The Ordovices, Silures, Demetae, Gangani, and Deceangli are the five ancient Welsh tribes that occupied Wales during the Roman invasion.
Personal Family Tree & Heritage Genealogy/Ancestry Tours in Wales Many of our guests have had the most rewarding and inspiring experiences through visiting the places so closely connected to their families, and, in some cases, finding out unexpected stories about the old country and its way of life.We can offer you a range of services and levels of support to make sure you get the very best experience in tracing your Welsh roots.We would be very pleased to send you a guide in PDF format which sets out our range of services, so that you can choose which best meets your needs and interest
The Best Welsh Genealogy Resources looks at the top websites for Welsh genealogy research including a free newspaper site
The Welsh descended from the Celtic tribes of Europe. It has been posited that the Beaker Folk came to Wales from central Europe in around 2000BC. They brought with them rudimentary knives and axes made from metals. Though today there are theories that rather than coming from the East, the Celts came from the West,
The Ordovices, Silures, Demetae, Gangani, and Deceangli are the five ancient Welsh tribes that occupied Wales during the Roman invasion.
How to find Welsh Parish Registers using Bespoke Genealogy's free Welsh Parish Register Guide showing details of physical as well as online collections, both free and paid for.
The Ordovices, Silures, Demetae, Gangani, and Deceangli are the five ancient Welsh tribes that occupied Wales during the Roman invasion.
Does your surname have its own Welsh tartan? See below! You can purhcase cushions made from your clan's tartan below
Being Welsh (and of course, very proud), I always struggle with my conscience that I cannot speak the language of my country. Welsh is a beautiful language and I wish I had been more interested at …
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We are a wise bunch! Here are a few old Welsh expressions. Feel free to add your own favourites in the comment section below! "A fo ben, bid bont" - If you want to be a leader, be a bridge "Bûm gall unwaith - hynny oedd, llefain pan ym ganed" - I was wise once: when I was born I cried "Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galo
The following is a list of the most common Welsh last names. Welsh surnames are in either English or Welsh language and are derived from paternal lineage.
The Best Welsh Genealogy Resources looks at the top websites for Welsh genealogy research including a free newspaper site
Ancient Welsh people in Bronze Age Wales were tribal societies comprised of the Beaker People and Brythonic-speaking Celts.
Looking for your ancestors in England, Wales, Scotland or Ireland? Our guide to the British Isles will teach you everything you need to know to get started.
St David's day is a great day for all Welsh folk to celebrate national heritage and tradition as well as honouring the patron Saint of Wales. National dress is a big part of the celebration, so expect to see lots of little Welsh ladies and gentlemen skipping their way to school on this first day of
