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"Patronymic Naming and Cemetery Research - Their
Importance in Jewish Genealogy"
Presented by Nolan Altman
Headstone inscriptions provide one of the most important tools
for those researching their Jewish genealogical history, patronymic
naming. This presentation will familiarize the attendees with the
evolution of family surnames and the practice of patronymic naming.
Recognizing the components of patronymic naming, participants will
learn how to take advantage of these clues to link their family
through generations. I will go through an actual case study using
headstone inscriptions and will show participants online resources
to help find headstone information worldwide.
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The next part of the presentation will show examples of headstones
and what you’ll find if you take a trip to the cemetery. INolan
will explain the meaning of symbols that you will find on stones.
Even if you can’t read Hebrew, He will explain how you can understand
the inscriptions. He will also show many examples of inscription
trends, some odd inscriptions, and errors in inscriptions…even well-known
ones. With a presentation on cemetery records, you wouldn’t expect
to leave laughing, but I guarantee you will.
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information.
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This year's conference will again be held virtually.
For information about the conference, visit the
conference website at IAJGS2022.ORG
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November, 2022
Date, Time, and Program To Be Announced
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