Top Document: soc.genealogy.german Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Part 1/4 Previous Document: 6. Where can I register/find my surnames? See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Different areas/times/families had different naming conventions. No general rule applies in every case. Babies are often named for family members or baptismal sponsors, and sometimes a pattern can be found. Often a person does not go by his first given name, especially if that first name is Johann or Maria. The name actually used (termed the Rufname) is often denoted by an asterisk or by underlining or bolding. ------------------------------ Suggestions for additions or improvements should be sent to the author, Jim Eggert EggertJ@crosswinds.net. User Contributions:Comment about this article, ask questions, or add new information about this topic:Top Document: soc.genealogy.german Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Part 1/4 Previous Document: 6. Where can I register/find my surnames? Part1 - Part2 - Part3 - Part4 - Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: EggertJ@crosswinds.net (Jim Eggert)
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