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Genealogy - Dicionario Sefaradi De Sobrenomes / Dictionary of Sephardic Surnames: Inclusive Cristaos-novos, Conversos, Marranos, Italianos, Berberes e sua ... and Italy (Portuguese and English Edition)

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Book Synopsis: Best Judaica Reference Book (2003) by the Association of Jewish Libraries. A compilation of 17,000 surnames presented under 12,000 entries. All names were used by the Jews who lived in Spain and Portugal for 15 centuries and later spread across the world as Sephardim, marranos and conversos. Hundreds of rare photographs, family shields and illustrations. It is more than a dictionary; it also contains a 72-page summary of Sephardic history, before and after the expulsion from Spain and Portugal and a 40-page linguistic essay about Sephardic names, including an interesting list of the 250 most frequent surnames. The dictionary itself has 274 pages and geographic glossary, remissive index (replacing the soundex), a detailed list of all 335 bibliographical sources on which the book is based. The period covered by the dictionary is of 600 years, from the 14th to the 20th century. The researched area includes Spain and Portugal, France, Italy, Holland, England, Germany, Balkans, Central and Eastern Europe, the former Ottoman Empire, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, North America, Central America and the Caribbean, South America (including colonial times), Australia and others. The text is Portuguese and English.

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Are you curious about the history of your family name? Do you want to trace back your roots and discover connections to ancient Jewish communities? Look no further than the Dicionario Sefaradi De Sobrenomes, the ultimate guide to Sephardic surnames. This meticulously researched book contains a compilation of 17,000 surnames used by Jews who lived in Spain and Portugal for centuries. From conversos to Marranos, Italians to Berbers, this comprehensive dictionary covers it all in both Portuguese and English.

Not just a dictionary, this book offers so much more. With rare photographs, family shields, and illustrations, it brings the history of Sephardic Jews to life. In addition to the exhaustive list of surnames, you'll find a 72-page summary of Sephardic history, detailing the events before and after the expulsion from Spain and Portugal. For linguistic enthusiasts, a 40-page essay on Sephardic names provides a fascinating exploration. And for those seeking a deeper understanding, a list of the 250 most frequent surnames offers insight into the common threads that bind Sephardim worldwide.

Imagine the possibilities this book unveils. From a detailed geographic glossary to a comprehensive remissive index, everything you need to delve into your ancestral heritage is at your fingertips. The 274-page dictionary is based on an impressive 335 bibliographical sources, ensuring its accuracy and reliability. Whether your roots lie in Europe, the Americas, Africa, or the Middle East, this book covers it all with meticulous attention.

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