Surname Interest Enquiry

Many of our members tell us the surnames that they are researching and let us publish the list so that they can find others who are researching the same. The list is published here and you can check whether any of our members are researching people you are interested in. You can then ask us to put you in touch with them.

How to use the surname database

There are a lot of entries in the database, so refine the list by using the filter facility – the boxes at the top of the columns.

To look for a name, just start typing the surname which interests you. Note that if you enter, for example, ‘smith’ then all names containing the letters ‘smith’ will be listed ‘Chevinsmith’, ‘Goldsmith’, and so forth. You may also type in a town/parish of interest, select a county or put limitations on dates to refine your results if you wish.

In the displayed list, click the ‘Select’ button to highlight any records of interest. Then click ‘Copy Selected Interests’ to copy all of the selected records into the form.

Repeat this process as many times as required for any further surnames of interest.

Once finished, ensure that your name, email address (this is mandatory to enable us to process your enquiry) and (if applicable) LRFHS Membership Number are entered and click the ‘Submit Form’ button.

Your enquiry will enter our system. You will receive a confirmation and, hopefully, receive responses in due course.

Note that if you are viewing the database on your mobile, it works best if viewed in landscape mode (i.e. turn the phone on its side).

Good Luck!