British 19th Century Surname Atlas

Display &amp; print surname distribution maps based on the 1881 census of England, Scotland and Wales.

The Surname Atlas compact disc by Archer Software displays maps showing the historical distributions of all surnames and given names found in the 1881 census of England, Scotland and Wales.

Data from the maps can be plotted by county in Scotland and by county or poor law union for England and Wales. By producing a chart of surname origins for a poor law union the location of surnames can be narrowed down to a few parishes.

Uses
The distribution of the surname for a colonial immigrant to America can provide clues to what part of England, Scotland or Wales a person may have come from.

Where to find it

 * The Surname Atlas is available for purchase from Archer Software at www.archersoftware.co.uk
 * The Family History Library in Salt Lake City has the program available on their patron computers.