Have you looked at IGSI’s Surnames Interests Database? Currently 770 surnames have been added to the database by IGSI members.  Anyone can search and leave a message, whether they’re a member or not. 

To begin, click on Surname Interests in the column at left, then Surname Research.

The surnames listed are those IGSI members are searching and have entered in the database. (Check back regularly to find new additions.)

As displayed, the database is arranged alphabetically by surname.

1. In the box at the top of the page, enter the surname you wish to search.  If you have entered an alternate spelling of a member’s surname – and they have recognized that alternate spelling -- you will see that surname among your results.

2. When the results display, click on the eye (under Actions) to see the details entered by the member. Entries there may include the townland or parish of the Irish county, alternate spellings of the surname, and additional notes or comments.

3. You can sort the data by clicking on the column titles, or simply scroll down the list of 770 entries.

4. To contact the IGSI member who entered a surname for further information, click on the envelope image (in the box to the right of the eye).  A new page will open that will ask you to enter your name and email.  For validation, you need to check a box and then type in the code that appears.

Add your message and send. While we cannot guarantee a response – nothing ventured, nothing gained.