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=== Surnames  ===
=== Surnames  ===


Canadians of European origin usually had surnames. American Indians and Eskimos often did not. In French Canada, married women usually kept their maiden name in official records. In English-speaking provinces, women usually took their husband’s surname. In all parts of [[Portal:Canada|Canada]], children usually used the surname of the father.  
Canadians of European origin usually had surnames. American Indians and Eskimos often did not. In French Canada, married women usually kept their maiden name in official records. In English-speaking provinces, women usually took their husband’s surname. In all parts of [[Canada|Canada]], children usually used the surname of the father.  


=== Alias Surnames.  ===
=== Alias Surnames.  ===
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