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How to Choose the *Correct* Genealogical Record: A Case Study

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This was inspired by all of the times I’ve had to untangle conflated families.

During WikiTree’s annual Source-A-Thon in October 2025 I was researching the family of George Warren to try and find sources for him (I couldn’t, unfortunately). I didn’t have any luck with his already well-researched son Pompey Warren, so I decided to research his daughter Delia Warren.… Read more “How to Choose the *Correct* Genealogical Record: A Case Study”

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How to find or confirm a last name at birth

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A last name at birth (or LNAB) is the surname given to a child when they’re born and the culture you’re born into usually determines the name. In the US, England, and many places formerly colonized by England, your LNAB is usually your father’s surname even if your parents were not married at the time of your birth.… Read more “How to find or confirm a last name at birth”

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Differentiating between people with identical names in records

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Every generation has popular names and some names like John remain popular across generations. It can be difficult to know if this particular John Smith is the one you’re searching for. Here is a list of tips I hope can help you find the correct person.… Read more “Differentiating between people with identical names in records”

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