- Remember that surnames may
change throughout and within generations (e.g. Smith/Smyth, Seton/Seaton).
- Always check both 'Mac'
and 'Mc' versions of surnames.
- Sometimes a first name appears
more than once within the same family, as one of the children
may have died and a subsequent sibling have been christened with
the same name.
- Be aware of variations for
first names - e.g. Jean, Jeanie, Janet and Jane are often used
interchangeably
- Sometimes a known first
name may not be a family member's formal name (e.g. I had a great
aunt, who was known to everyone as 'Cissy'. However, her birth
and death records refer to her as 'Marion')
- Even if you think you know
a specific date for a birth, death or marriage, it is sensible
to check the years before and after.
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