Michael Alsbury
Alsbury Scottish family naming customs
Understanding Scottish & English family traditions is key when researching family ancestry, especially paternal & maternal ancestors one must first grasp Scottish traditional naming customs. I discovered my direct ancestors respected & honoured Scottish & English family traditions. Alsbury naming customs respected both Paternal & Maternal ancestry in the Alsbury/ Aylesbury lines, also respected by generations of Alsbury family that emigrated to Canada, USA & Australia.
CENTURIES OF SCOTTISH TRADITION
The Scots follow a relatively simple set of rules when assigning given names to their successive children. While these traditional naming patterns were not followed by all families, they were widespread enough that a basic understanding can come in handy when you need help in your hunt for Scottish ancestors.Unlock Your Past
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Use the Scottish naming pattern to help your research
Perthshire, Scotland.
SCOTTISH SURNAMES
Scottish Naming Pattern to help identify Scottish ancestors
(1-2 minutes read) Here are some hints and tips on how to use the Scottish naming pattern for your family history research. For many centuries, many Scottish ancestors followed a traditional naming pattern to name their children. The Scottish naming pattern can be a good starting point for a line of inquiry when you hit a brick wall. However, remember not use it to prove your genealogy! Use it to help make genealogical links with your Scottish ancestry.
Here is how it works:
Scottish naming pattern for boys
The first son – named after his paternal grandfather
The second son – named after his maternal grandfather
The third son – usually named after his father
The subsequent son – could be named after an uncle or other family member
Scottish naming pattern for girls
The first daughter – named after her maternal grandmother
The second daughter – named after the paternal grandmother
The third daughter – named after her mother
The subsequent daughter – could be named after an aunt or other family member.
CENTURIES OF SCOTTISH TRADITION
The Scots follow a relatively simple set of rules when assigning given names to their successive children. While these traditional naming patterns were not followed by all families, they were widespread enough that a basic understanding can come in handy when you need help in your hunt for Scottish ancestors.Unlock Your Past
Main Menu
Use the Scottish naming pattern to help your research
Perthshire, Scotland.
SCOTTISH SURNAMES
Scottish Naming Pattern to help identify Scottish ancestors
(1-2 minutes read) Here are some hints and tips on how to use the Scottish naming pattern for your family history research. For many centuries, many Scottish ancestors followed a traditional naming pattern to name their children. The Scottish naming pattern can be a good starting point for a line of inquiry when you hit a brick wall. However, remember not use it to prove your genealogy! Use it to help make genealogical links with your Scottish ancestry.
Here is how it works:
Scottish naming pattern for boys
The first son – named after his paternal grandfather
The second son – named after his maternal grandfather
The third son – usually named after his father
The subsequent son – could be named after an uncle or other family member
Scottish naming pattern for girls
The first daughter – named after her maternal grandmother
The second daughter – named after the paternal grandmother
The third daughter – named after her mother
The subsequent daughter – could be named after an aunt or other family member.
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in Canada
