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Women are referred to by their maiden name in most documents, even after marriage. | Women are referred to by their maiden name in most documents, even after marriage. | ||
== Alias Surnames == | === Alias Surnames === | ||
In some areas of Italy, individuals may have taken a second surname. In records this second surname may be preceded by the word detto, vulgo, or dit. This practice was used to distinguish between different branches of the same family, especially when the families remained in the same town for generations. | In some areas of Italy, individuals may have taken a second surname. In records this second surname may be preceded by the word '''"detto, vulgo, or dit"'''. This practice was used to distinguish between different branches of the same family, especially when the families remained in the same town for generations. | ||
== Grammatical Effects on Italian Names == | == Grammatical Effects on Italian Names == | ||