How Surnames Began Author:Matthews A simple introduction to the development of the English surname over the centuries, from its conception, to its unquestioned acceptance. This development was subject to historical events and social change, occurrences which shaped the lives of our ancestors as they advanced toward a more complex society and ordered civilisation. Constance Matthe... more »ws has also written Your Family History and How to Discover It, also published by The Lutterworth Press.« less