IT’S ALWAYS THE MAIDEN NAME

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Did you know that all family history data is entered in a certain way?

AND It’s always the maiden name.

Why?

It helps understand as in some cases women married multiple times hence death in the family, war or migration for work.

The female line is recorded as the full name she was born with.

Here is an example:

Let’s say your grandmother was only known as ‘Granny Harper.’  But in the records she was born under this name.

Charlotte Adelaide Henderson born 1871, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

So it can be tricky if you never knew her name. Then in that case you may need to contact any living relative find the clue to get you started! 

After a while you actually speak of your feminine line by their birth names and if you are lucky to have a brilliant memory you will remember the fine details like when and who they married.

Hence, that’s why it’s always the maiden name!

As time is changing and many same sex marriages are on the rise, things may  need to be recorded to the wish of the people involved. Always find out what their choice of name and go with that. Other wise it’s the same rule as above.