Hidden Treasures: What's In a Name?

Wed, Feb 18 2026

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

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Remind Me Later

Subjects

Genealogy

Age Group

For adults

Presenter

Staff Midwest Genealogy Center

Registration

Registration Required

This Hidden Treasure will help you understand what a surname is, how surnames came to be, types of surnames, and resources in researching a surname.

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