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=== International Genealogical Index (IGI) standardized surnames  ===
=== International Genealogical Index (IGI) standardized surnames  ===


Look for your ancestor in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index]. Notice the various "standardized" surname spellings grouped with your ancestor's surname to learn possible variations to use in '''other''' indexes and records.  
Look for your ancestor in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index]. Notice the various "standardized" surname spellings grouped with your ancestor's surname to learn possible variations to use in '''other''' indexes and records.  


=== Translated immigrant surname  ===
=== Translated immigrant surname  ===