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Children of a soldier had the option of taking their father’s military surname or not. Many chose to use their patronymic surname, based upon their father’s given name instead. For example, the children of a soldier named '''Anders Ljungström '''may have used either the '''Ljungström '''surname or chosen instead to be known as '''Andersson '''or '''Andersdotter'''.<br> | Children of a soldier had the option of taking their father’s military surname or not. Many chose to use their patronymic surname, based upon their father’s given name instead. For example, the children of a soldier named '''Anders Ljungström '''may have used either the '''Ljungström '''surname or chosen instead to be known as '''Andersson '''or '''Andersdotter'''.<br> | ||
== Important Tips == | == Important Tips == | ||
*When a soldier was discharged, the new soldier of the ward (rote) could be assigned the same soldier’s name as his predecessor. | *When a soldier was discharged, the new soldier of the ward (rote) could be assigned the same soldier’s name as his predecessor. | ||
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*When a soldier was discharged, he often went back to his patronymic name. | *When a soldier was discharged, he often went back to his patronymic name. | ||
* | *Having the same soldier surname is not proof of relationship. | ||
*It was common that the children of a soldier kept their patronymic name. | *It was common that the children of a soldier kept their patronymic name. | ||