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Prince Edward Island Naming Customs (view source)
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An understanding of surnames and given names can help you identify your ancestors in the records. | An understanding of surnames and given names can help you identify your ancestors in the records. | ||
=== Surnames === | === Surnames: existence and inheritance === | ||
Canadians of European origin usually had surnames. First Nation citizens often did not. In French speaking areas married women usually kept their maiden name in official records. In English-speaking women usually took their husband’s surname. Children usually used the surname of the father. | Canadians of European origin usually had surnames. First Nation citizens often did not. In French speaking areas married women usually kept their maiden name in official records. In English-speaking women usually took their husband’s surname. Children usually used the surname of the father. | ||
=== Alias Surnames === | === Alias Surnames === | ||