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Historical Naming and Surnames

Office Audio ยท 2026-05-05 14:00:05 to 2026-05-05 14:01:29

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Summary

Discussion about the introduction of birth certificates and how people were assigned surnames based on occupation or grandfather's name, with examples of unusual names found in cemeteries.

Facts

  • Hundred odd years ago, birth certificates were established.
  • Some people didn't know what surname to call themselves; some used their granddad's name, some used occupation.

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