What is a one-name study?

Research focused on a single surname.

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  1. A study of one famous person
  2. Research focused on a single surname ✔
  3. A study of one village only

Why: A one-name study specializes in a particular surname.

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Answer: Research focused on a single surname. A one-name study specializes in a particular surname.

  1. Genealogy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy
    a particular surname, such as in a one-name study
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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