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===Alias Surnames=== | ===Alias Surnames=== | ||
In some areas of Poland people may have taken a second surname. In the records this may be preceded by the word '''alias, vulgo, vel, or genannt'''. This practice is rare and was done mainly because of property ownership. It can be found in certain parts of Silesia. | In some areas of Poland people may have taken a second surname. In the records this may be preceded by the word '''alias, vulgo, vel, or genannt'''. This practice is rare and was done mainly because of property ownership. It can be found in certain parts of Silesia. | ||
===Jewish Naming Customs=== | |||
Jewish Naming Customs | Before 1808, the use of a family name by Jews was left to the discretion of the individual. Jews in Poland usually used only a given name and the name of their father, such as Isaac, son of Abraham. Most Jews did not adopt hereditary family names until required to do so by law. Jews in the Austrian territory of Galicia were required to adopt surnames in 1785. In 1808, Napoleon made a similar decree for all the Jews of his empire, including the Duchy of Warsaw. In 1844, Jews were again required to adopt surnames because of noncompliance. | ||
=== Language Effects on Polish Names === | === Language Effects on Polish Names === | ||