Category Archives: Miscellaneous Records

Orlando Surname Distribution – The Netherlands 1947 & 2007

Posted on May 20, 2016 by

The 12th Census in the Netherlands took place on 31st May 1947.  You can search the Database of Surnames HERE By contrast here is the distribution map for 2007, which has shown some growth in occurrences of the surname from … Continue reading →

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The Origins and Evolution of a One-Name Study and Surname Research – Webinar

Posted on February 19, 2016 by

In December the Southern California Genealogical Society released their 2016 Webinar series schedule. There are some familiar faces scheduled and in many instances I need to go to bed very late if I am to hear the webinars! – there … Continue reading →

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HMS Orlando

Posted on December 30, 2015 by

Messrs Palmer at Jarrow England built HMS Orlando and she was ready to sail in 1888, having taken 3 years to build. HMS Orlando was a Royal Navy armoured cruiser HMS Orlando’s first duty was in 1890 to the Australian … Continue reading →

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Petralia Sottana, Sicily – Contributor List – Francesco Orlando

Posted on December 30, 2015 by

“The Society Worker of Mutual Aid Petralia Sottana through initiative of the President Guiseppe Franco votes unanimously to collect between the Petralesis to compliment the cripples of War and the orphans of the fallen ones in War from the municipality … Continue reading →

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Orlando News ~ March 2015 edition

Posted on March 16, 2015 by

Orlando News The March 2015 edition of Orlando News can be downloaded from the link published HERE or via the page links at the top of this page.

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Legacy Webinar – Researching your Italian Ancestors

Posted on August 26, 2014 by

courtesy of webinfonews.com This week the Legacy Family Tree webinar is Researching your Italian Ancestors by Ruth Merriman. “Your Italian ancestors are just waiting to be discovered! The availability of Italian records has increased exponentially in the past few years, … Continue reading →

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Orlando News ~ January 2014 edition

Posted on January 22, 2014 by

Orlando News The January edition of Orlando News can be downloaded from the link published HERE or via the page links at the top of this page.

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Orlando Coat of Arms

Posted on November 8, 2013 by

I came across this Coat of Arms quite early in my study. As far as I can understand from research it relates to an Orlando family from Malta. Information Source – Charles A. Gauci. “An Illustrated Collection of the Coats … Continue reading →

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Surname Distribution Map – Italy

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Today I have been alerted to a new Italian surname distribution map called CognoMix. Thanks go to the Guild Face Book page for this From an initial play it appears that this site allows the distribution to be seen not … Continue reading →

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HMS Orlando

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Messrs Palmer at Jarrow England built HMS Orlando and she was ready to sail in 1888. The photograph linked here was taken circa 1897. Further Links and Information on HMS Orlando Memorial in Upper Barrakka Gardens ~ HMS Orlando Further … Continue reading →

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