This is the same package as our One Surname Family History Research, but for both father and mother's surnames. For more detailed information about this product please read the product description for the One Surname Family History Research.

Click on PDF for sample pages of a family history report

On this page we outline:

What does Two Surnames mean?
What's included in the price?
How long does it take?
Gift Voucher Presentation Pack
How do I make a payment (including instalments)?
What are the shipping costs?

What does Two Surnames mean?
The One Surname page does include a description of this, but it is worth repeating here and clarifying:

Your family can be divided into surnames, so for instance you have two parents – this is two surnames; four grandparents – this is four surnames; eight great grandparents – this is eight surnames; 16 great great grandparents equals sixteen surnames!

So for this Two Surname package you or the gift recipient will receive a tree which concentrates on the father and mother's surnames as shown:

What's included in the price?
All of the research outlined on the One Surname Family History Research Gift page amounting to 40 hours of research, analysis of documentation, and writing.

• Approx.  20,000 words of research and narrative
• For everything else please see the One Surname Family History Research page

How long does it take?
Again this is only a guide so consider 20 weeks as an estimate. This is from the time we have received and accepted your Application Form, not from the date of purchase or presentation date. This does not include Bank Holidays or seasonal holidays such as Christmas or Easter. Please allow extra time for these holidays.

Also consider the following factors:

• Not one family is the same as another
• Historical research is unpredictable – it is not possible to know in advance where it will lead or whether it will be straightforward
• To achieve a high standard of research, a genealogist needs time to search through all the necessary records in order to overcome hurdles and uncover the correct ancestors. At Family History Gifts we use the Genealogical Proof Standard and this requires a great deal of dedication.
• If a family is tricky and presents problems, the genealogist like any other historian, requires 'mental space' - this might be a period of inactivity that is required to think about any search conundrums and design research strategies. This process, in itself, may take several days.

Imagine going to the library to find out information about something you know nothing about and being asked to predict exactly how long the task will take you? With this in mind, consider that providing an exact duration is very difficult for us. Therefore research might take 20 weeks or it might take 26 weeks.

If you have a fast approaching gift day talk to us before you order. A priority service is available at 50% or 100% fast turnaround fee. Alternatively you may like to present the Gift Voucher Presentation Pack (see below).

Gift Voucher Presentation Pack
Once you have purchased this Two Surname Family History, you will receive a Gift Voucher Presentation Pack. The pack contains a gift voucher and information explaining our service. The presentation pack can be given to the gift recipient on the gift day and they can complete the Application Form online to start the family tree research process. The Gift Voucher has an expiry date of six months - the Application Form must be submitted within this period. Gift Voucher packs are dispatched within 48 business hours.

Gift Voucher Presentation Pack

How do I make a payment?
To order, pay by credit/debit card using the following options:

a. Direct from our site. We do not capture or keep any of your card details on our servers.

b. By PayPal. Please note it is not necessary to be a member of PayPal to use it. Please select PayPal as your payment option, complete the Checkout process, and enter your credit/debit card details on the PayPal payment page.

c. Pay in Instalments:

There are two instalment plans available. Follow these links for more information:

Instalment Plan Three – Pay in five easy payments.

Instalment Plan Four – Pay in two payments.

If you opt for an Instalment Plan, your family tree report will not be delivered until all payments have been paid.

d. Order by phone. Please call 07788647670 and have your debit card ready. Unfortunately our instalment plans can only be ordered on the website.

What are the Shipping Costs?
Delivery costs of £11.00 for delivery of final report and documents via Royal Mail Special Delivery will be added to your order when paying in full. You can also opt for Saturday Special Delivery of the report for an extra £5.00.

Please read our Terms and Conditions for our policy of Refunds and Cancellations.