Family Names

When entering names, you should enter them in their normal order, first, middle, and last (or surname). Putting last names in all capital letters will make it easier for you to follow the different family names and to tell the last, middle and first name apart.

If a female ancestors maiden name is know, you should enter this name, If it is not known, enter either a set of empty parentheses or the husbands last name.

If a female ancestor has had more than one marriage, you should enter her given name and then the maiden name followed by the last name of her previous husband(s).

If an ancestor commonly referred to by a nickname, you should enter that in quotes after their given name.

If your ancestors last name spelling has changed because of a move to another country or for ease of use, include both spellings on the form, which are SMYTH/ SMITH.