(ARA) – Just as you have many cherished memories of your mom, she is sure to have some for her own mother or grandmother. A family root grows stronger and larger because of mothers. What if you could give your mom something unique and special this Mother’s Day to show you love her and all the women that have made your family extraordinary?

Ancestory.com has created affordable customized “Our Name In History” books to give your family a peek into their history by learning about their last name. Each book is a collection of family facts unique to your last name including: name origin and definition, demographics, life expectancy rates, immigration details, occupations and civil war statistics.

The Internet is a vast resource for family ancestry, but oftentimes this research takes a lot of time and effort to unearth. By visiting this Web site, you can check if information is available for your last name and by ordering a book, you can learn about the origins of your family’s last name. Ancestory.com historical researchers and genealogy experts have collected more than 5 billion names from records such as the U.S. Census, passenger lists, immigration records, military records and birth, marriage and death records. Collected information is then utilized for each customized book.

“Our Name In History” books are available for nearly 200,000 last names, accounting for 85 percent of all U.S. households. The abundance of collected information is a great start to learning about your family roots, without spending hours at your local historical center.

This book will not only surprise mom, but become a treasured memory to pass down through generations. It also can be an inspiration for her to talk about all the special women in her life. Exploring family roots and sharing past memories ensures each unique heritage lives on. So instead of just giving her flowers or jewelry, give her a special family name book and share your favorite memories of her.

After learning the general history of your last name you might be motivated to continue your exploration. The “Our Name In History” book includes an easy guide for getting started and comes with a free introductory version of Family Tree Maker, a special software product for building, customizing, searching and sharing your family history.

To learn more about “Our Name In History” books visit www.ournameinhistory.com. The deadline to order in time for Mother’s Day is XXX.

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