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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: | 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: | ||
*AF = [[ | *AF = [[Ancestral File|Ancestral File]]; patron-contributed lineage-linked family information submitted to FamilySearch.org prior to 1991.<br> | ||
*bap / chr = Baptized / Christened | *bap / chr = Baptized / Christened | ||
*BMD / BDM = Births, Marriages, and Deaths <br> | *BMD / BDM = Births, Marriages, and Deaths <br> | ||
*c / ca. / circa = approximately (ex. "ca. 1535" means in about 1535) | *c / ca. / circa = approximately (ex. "ca. 1535" means "in about 1535") | ||
*CNBL = Cannot Be Located | *CNBL = Cannot Be Located | ||
*dob = Date of Birth | *dob = Date of Birth | ||