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There are many [[Abbreviations Found in Genealogy Records|abbreviated words]] related to genealogy and family history research. Some are not easily found in many glossaries that are available. Here is a list of a few of these:


===Acronyms and Abbreviations===
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There are many acronymns and [[Abbreviations Found in Genealogy Records|abbreviated words]] unique to genealogy and family history research that may not be easily found in any other industry's terminology. Here are some of the more commonly used acronyms and abbreviations: <br>  
** AF = [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=af/search_AF.asp&clear_form=true '''Ancestral File'''] (a database within FamilySearch.org)<br>
** bap / chr = Baptized / Christened
** BMD / BDM = Births, Marriages, and Deaths <br>
** c / ca. / circa = approximately (ex. "ca. 1535" means in about 1535)


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** CNBL = Cannot Be Located
** dob = Date of Birth
** FHC = [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Center]] (to find a Family History Center near you, '''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp click here]''')<br>
** FHL = Family History Library (for more information about the Family History Library, '''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHL/frameset_library.asp click here]''')<br>
** FHLC = [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp '''Family History Library Catalog'''] (searchable on FamilySearch.org)<br>
** GEDCOM = GEnealogical Data COMmunications (a file format for transferring family history data)
** ill. = Illegitimate (often recorded on birth certificates and other birth records)
** IGI = [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true '''International Genealogical Index''']<br>
** LDS = '''[http://www.lds.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints]'''
** PAF = '''[http://www.familysearch.org Personal Ancestral File]''' (a free genealogy and family history program by the LDS Church)<br>
** PRF = '''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=prf/search_PRF.asp&clear_form=true Pedigree Resource File]''' (a database within FamilySearch.org)<br>
** PRO = Public Records Office<br>
** SSDI ='''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=ssdi/search_ssdi.asp&clear_form=true Social Security Death Index]''' (a database within FamilySearch.org)<br>


;Abt
=== '''Online Resources''' ===
:About or Circa; an guessed date, e.g., "Abt 1745"


;ACPL
Common Genealogical Acronyms -<br>'''http://austega.com/familyhistory/courses/acronyms.htm'''
:[[Allen County Public Library|Allen County Public Library]]; library in Fort Wayne, Indiana with extensive genealogy collections. Librarians at the Allen County Public Library maintain PERSI, the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|PERiodical Source Index]], which indexes genealogical and local history sources from periodicals.<br>


;AF
Association of Professional Genealogists: Abbreviations and Acronyms -<br>'''http://www.apgen.org/resources/aa.html'''
:[[Ancestral File]]; Ancestral File is a collection of over 35 million names linked into family groups and pedigrees. The records include information voluntarily contributed to familysearch.org by patrons from 1978-1991.


;Aft
Genealogical Acronyms and Glossary -<br>'''http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~jimella/acronyms.htm'''
:After. The date is known to be later than a specified date, e.g., "Aft 1900".


;AG
The A to Z of British Genealogical Research (The Emery Paper): Abbreviations - '''http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/EmeryPaper.html#Abbreviations'''
:Accredited Genealogist. Title given to individuals who pass accreditation exams of the [http://www.icapgen.org/icapgen/ International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists].


;;AGBI
International Society of Genetic Genealogy's: DNA - Newbie Glossary -<br>'''[http://www.worldfamilies.net/glossary.html http://www.worldfamilies.net/glossary.html <br>]'''
:[[American Genealogical Biographical Index (AGBI)|American Genealogical Biographical Index]]; A large name index of genealogies published by the [http://www.godfrey.org/ Godfrey Memorial Library]. The data also include unindexed and partially indexed genealogies and several specialized vital record collections and census data from 1790.


;bap.  
List of abbreviations for English given names - Wikipedia - '''http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:Abbreviations_for_English_given_names'''<br>''''''
:Baptized


;Bef
=== '''Family History Library Resources<br>''' ===
:Before. The date is known to be before the specified date, e.g. "Bef 1930".


;BMD
There are also books which give the definitions of many abbreviated words. One such book is "'''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1123166&disp=Abbreviations+&+acronyms&columns=*,0,0 ''Abbreviations &amp; Acronyms: a guide for family historians'']'''" compiled by Kip Sperry (FHL book US/Can 929.103Sp37a.)
:Births, Marriages, and Deaths; sometimes written BDM.


;Cal
Use a Title search for "abbreviations" in the Family History Library Catalog found on the '''www.familysearch.org''' website for other books which define abbreviations and acronyms such as: '''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=981218&disp=Acronyms,+initialisms,+and+abbreviat&columns=*,0,0 ''Acronyms, Initialisms, and Abbreviations Dictionary: a guide to acronyms, abbreviations, contractions, alphabetic symbols, and similar condensed appellations'']''' by Jennifer Mossman (FHL book US/Can 428.1 M855a v.1 pt.1 1995.)
:Calculated. The date was calculated from a source. If you can only calculate, for example, a birth/marriage date based upon a census or the birth date based upon the death date, e.g. "Cal 1854".
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;CFI
:Computer File Index, later known as the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list International Genealogical Index ](IGI).
 
;CG
:Certified Genealogist. Title given to individuals who pass the certification exam of the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
 
;chr
:Christened
 
;c / ca
:Circa. Approximately (ex. "ca 1535" means "in about 1535")
 
;CNBL
:Cannot Be Located
 
;DAR
:[http://www.dar.org/ Daughters of the American Revolution]; Lineage society for female descendants of soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War. The [[Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library|DAR Library]] in Washington, D.C. houses significant genealogical collections and is open to the public.
 
;DOB / DOD
:Date of Birth / Date of Death
 
;DUP
:[http://www.dupinternational.org/ International Society Daughters of the Utah Pioneers]; Lineage society for female descendants of early Utah settlers. Sponsors Pioneer Memorial Museum, and Pioneer Histories Digitization Project.
 
;EKA
:Earliest known ancestor.
 
;Est
:Estimated. The date was estimated based upon family stories / traditions / standard genealogical estimations, e.g. "Est 1848". Standard genealogical standards include: man marrying at 25, woman marrying at 21, first child one year after marriage, and subsequent children every two years. For example, marriage in 1825, would give the husband's birth "Est 1800", wife's birth "Est 1804", first child's birth "Est 1826", second child's birth "Est 1828", etc.
 
;FASG
:Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists.
 
;FGS
:Federation of Genealogical Societies
 
;FGRA
:[[Family Group Records Collection|Family Group Records Archive]]. This file was maintained by the [[Genealogical Society of Utah|Genealogical Society of Utah]], a forerunner of the current FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch. The archive consists of Family Group sheets in two parts: a MAIN section containing patron submissions from 1942-1969; and a PATRON section containing patron submissions from 1962-1979.
 
:Submissions to the MAIN section were verified for accuracy and received additional processing when they were submitted. Both sections were microfilmed and made available to FamilySearch Centers.
 
;FHC
:[https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/about FamilySearch center] (to find a FamilySearch center near you, '''[https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ click here]''')<br>
 
;FHL
:[https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], largest genealogical library in the world. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah and sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.<br>
 
;FamilySearch Catalog
:[[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]]; searchable catalog of microfilm, fiche, books and periodicals available through [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org].<br>
 
;FSG
:Fellow of the Society of Genealogists (London).
 
;GEDCOM
:[[Gedcom|GEnealogical Data COMmunications]] (industry standard file format used by genealogy software programs to transfer data)
 
;IAJGS
:[http://www.iajgs.org International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies]
 
;ill.
:Illegitimate (often recorded on birth certificates and other birth records)
 
;inst.
:Instant. Present or current month; e.g., "He departed this life on the 25th inst., after a long illness..."
 
;IGI
:[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list International Genealogical Index]
 
;JGS
:Jewish Genealogical Society (see IAJSG)
 
;LDS
:[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]
 
;LOC
:[https://www.loc.gov/ Library of Congress]; Research arm of the United States Congress. Digital collections include historic newspapers, photographs, family genealogies, biographies and other items of interest to family history researchers.
 
;NARA
:[http://www.archives.gov/ National Archives Records Administration]; repository of official US government records including census, military, immigration, and other documents of interest to family history researchers.
 
;NEHGS
:[[New England Historic Genealogical Society|New England Historic Genealogical Society]]
 
;NGS
:[https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ National Genealogical Society]; provides education and training in genealogical research methods and works to promote access to and preservation of genealogical records.
 
;PERSI
:The PERiodical Source Index maintained by the [[Allen County Public Library|Allen County Public Library]] of genealogical and local history periodicals, listed by source. PERSI's objective is to, over time, compile a complete subject index of all such periodicals--past and present.
 
;PAF
:Personal Ancestral File; freeware genealogy software previously provided by [[FamilySearch]]; discontinued July 15, 2013.
 
;PRF
:[[Pedigree Resource File|Pedigree Resource File]]; lineage-linked family information submitted by patrons to [[FamilySearch]].
 
;PRO
:Public Records Office; [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/default.htm National Archives] repository for official public records (birth, marriage, death, census, etc.) for the United Kingdom.<br>
 
;SSDI
:[[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Death Index]]; master file of US death records reported to the [https://www.ssa.gov/ Social Security Administration] available for free on-line through {{RecordSearch|1202535|Social Security Death Index}}, [https://www.ancestry.com/c/family-history-learning-hub/ssdi Ancestry], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank] and other websites.
 
;TIB
:Temple Records Index Bureau, a card-file index system maintained from 1927-1970 containing references to births, christenings and marriages for deceased (dating from 1500) and living persons (to 1970). The TIB was replaced by the CFI (later the [[International Genealogical Index (IGI)|IGI]]).
 
=== Additional Resources  ===
 
==== Websites  ====
 
*[https://homepages.rootsweb.com/~sam/abbr.html Abreviations found in Genealogy] at Rootsweb.
*[https://support.ancestry.com/s/article/Glossary-of-genealogical-terms Glossary of Genealogical Terms] at Ancestry.
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/EmeryPaper.html#Abbreviations The A to Z of British Genealogical Research (The Emery Paper): Abbreviations] at GENUKI.
*[https://www.geni.com/projects/Abbreviations-Acronyms-for-Genealogy-The-Accepted/3096 Abbreviations & Acronyms for Genealogy - The Accepted] at GENi.
*[http://www.genealogyintime.com/dictionaries/list-of-occupation-abbreviations-page-a.html List of occupation abbreviations] at GenealogyInTime.
*[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:Abbreviations_for_English_given_names Abbreviations for English given names] at Wiktionary.
 
==== FamilySearch Library Resources  ====
 
*There are also books which give the definitions of many abbreviated words. One such book is "'''{{FSC|1123166|title-id|disp=''Abbreviations &amp; Acronyms: a guide for family historians''}}'''" compiled by Kip Sperry (FS Library book US/Can 929.103Sp37a.)
 
*Use a [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Title search] for "abbreviations" in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] found on the '''www.familysearch.org''' website for other books which define abbreviations and acronyms such as: '''{{FSC|981218|title-id|disp=''Acronyms, Initialisms, and Abbreviations Dictionary: a guide to acronyms, abbreviations, contractions, alphabetic symbols, and similar condensed appellations''}}''' by Jennifer Mossman (FS Library book US/Can 428.1 M855a v.1 pt.1 1995.)
 
[[Category:Abbreviations]]

Revision as of 12:18, 13 March 2008

There are many abbreviated words related to genealogy and family history research. Some are not easily found in many glossaries that are available. Here is a list of a few of these:

    • AF = Ancestral File (a database within FamilySearch.org)
    • bap / chr = Baptized / Christened
    • BMD / BDM = Births, Marriages, and Deaths
    • c / ca. / circa = approximately (ex. "ca. 1535" means in about 1535)

Online Resources[edit | edit source]

Common Genealogical Acronyms -
http://austega.com/familyhistory/courses/acronyms.htm

Association of Professional Genealogists: Abbreviations and Acronyms -
http://www.apgen.org/resources/aa.html

Genealogical Acronyms and Glossary -
http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~jimella/acronyms.htm

The A to Z of British Genealogical Research (The Emery Paper): Abbreviations - http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/EmeryPaper.html#Abbreviations

International Society of Genetic Genealogy's: DNA - Newbie Glossary -
http://www.worldfamilies.net/glossary.html

List of abbreviations for English given names - Wikipedia - http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:Abbreviations_for_English_given_names'
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Family History Library Resources
[edit | edit source]

There are also books which give the definitions of many abbreviated words. One such book is "Abbreviations & Acronyms: a guide for family historians" compiled by Kip Sperry (FHL book US/Can 929.103Sp37a.)

Use a Title search for "abbreviations" in the Family History Library Catalog found on the www.familysearch.org website for other books which define abbreviations and acronyms such as: Acronyms, Initialisms, and Abbreviations Dictionary: a guide to acronyms, abbreviations, contractions, alphabetic symbols, and similar condensed appellations by Jennifer Mossman (FHL book US/Can 428.1 M855a v.1 pt.1 1995.)

Family History Library (FHL); now called, FamilySearch Library (FSL)

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