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Frequently Asked Questions Re: Hall of Names
Q:"What is the "Hall of Names?"
A:The Hall of Names concept was founded in 1972. The Heritage Classic emerged after many years of intensive research focussing on the goal of tracing family name roots. Using impeccable historical and genealogical sources, referencing and cross referencing ancient manuscripts and archives, the Hall of Names extensive library of heraldic and historical surnames was created with that same demanding quality and precision. Started as a family business, the Hall of Names has grown to be truly international in scope.(back to FAQ's)

Q:What information do the histories include?
A:Each history is approxiately 1700 words long. The history begins with the earliest record of the family name and then follows the family as it branched through the Old Country and subsequently through the New World. The history lists the names of the earliest settlers as they migrated to North America, middle age and modern notables of the family name; variations in spelling, as well as, the family's most ancient Coat of Arms in full colour.(back to FAQ's)

Q:Where do you get your information?
A: After twenty five years we have managed to aquire a relatively large collection of Historical reference materials. We have a Bibliography available on this site which you may view at your leisure.(back to FAQ's)

Q: I've seen several different Coat of Arms for my name, which one will I receive from your company?
A: You will receive the most ancient Coat of Arms. Over time, as the family name migrated and dispersed, new Coat of Arms were developed, however, they all stem from the most ancient Coat of Arms, the original one.(back to FAQ's)

Q: What are Coat of Arms and when were they established?
A: In brief, a Family Coat of Arms was a symbol or icon designed to represent a particular family name and its members. Its most common usage was to identify a friend or foe during battle. Each artist, in a long line of artists, may individually depict each "device" on the Arms slightly differently, but still having to conform to a structured art system for accuracy. A lion rampant may have a slightly longer or shorter nose for example, but its placement, stance and color must conform to set rules. Some historians agree that the earliest Coat of Arms were adopted by the Normans in the year 1066 AD, while other noted historians argue that some Family Coat of Arms date back to ancient Roman times. (back to FAQ's)

Q: Can I preview my Family Name History or Coat of Arms on the website before ordering?
A: Yes, it is possible to preview some of the information directly relating to your  Family Name History or Coat of Arms before placing an order on-line. However if your surname needs to be researched it will not be available for a  preview. But will be added to the database at a later date.(back to FAQ's)

Our market has included some high profile personalities, including Prime Ministers, Cabinet Ministers, Senators, Supreme Court Judges, and professionals from all walks of life, lawyers, doctors, professors, entertainers, authors,and so on.  Sales enviroment, provides us with face to face client feedback.Our rejection rate of delivered product is less than .01%. The result is the most consisted, comprehensive study of surname histories in the world. Such information by individual researchers would take years to compile from reference libraries and archives, and most likely be very incomplete, and possibly inaccurate.(Back to top)