Name: History of Jewish surnames – their origins, types and etymologies
Start: 2025-06-09T16:00:00+1000
End: 2025-06-09T17:00:00+1000

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Monday June 9, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm AEST

M1.03 - Rm 2

The history of Jewish surnames – their origins, types, and etymologies. Learn when they were first used in various countries, how they developed, and their transformation upon immigration. This presentation will dispel several myths about Jewish surnames. Classifications of surnames: patronymic/matronymic, toponymic, occupational, artificial, religious, and acronyms. Discover which Jewish surnames are the most common in the U.S., Eastern Europe and Israel. Sources for learning more about your surnames and how they may be accessed.

Speakers

Bernie Kuran

Bernie is the Vice-President of the Australian Jewish Genealogical Society has been a committee member for the past 16 years. He has presented talks to society members, and he also volunteers annually assisting Jewish high school students with their Roots Projects. He has attended... Read More →

Monday June 9, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm AEST
M1.03 - Rm 2

History and memory

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Bernie Kuran

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