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There are many acroymns and [[Abbreviations Found in Genealogy Records|abbreviated words]] unique to genealogy and family history research that may not be easily found in any other industry's terminology. Here are some of the more commonly used acronyms and abbreviations: <br> | There are many acroymns and [[Abbreviations Found in Genealogy Records|abbreviated words]] unique to genealogy and family history research that may not be easily found in any other industry's terminology. Here are some of the more commonly used acronyms and abbreviations: <br> | ||
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;Abt | ;Abt | ||
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:After. The date is known to be later than a specified date, e.g., "Aft 1900". | :After. The date is known to be later than a specified date, e.g., "Aft 1900". | ||
;AG | ;AG | ||
:Accredited Genealogist. Title given to individuals who pass accreditation exams of the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists. | :Accredited Genealogist. Title given to individuals who pass accreditation exams of the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists. | ||
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;CFI | ;CFI | ||
:Computer File Index, later known as the [ | :Computer File Index, later known as the[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list International Genealogical Index ](IGI). | ||
;CG | ;CG | ||
:Certified Genealogist. Title given to individuals who pass the certification exam of the Board for Certification of Genealogists. | :Certified Genealogist. Title given to individuals who pass the certification exam of the Board for Certification of Genealogists. | ||
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:Estimated. The date was estimated based upon family stories / traditions / standard genealogical estimations, e.g. "Est 1848". Standard genealogical standards include: man marrying at 25, woman marrying at 21, first child one year after marriage, and subsequent children every two years. For example, marriage in 1825, would give the husband's birth "Est 1800", wife's birth "Est 1804", first child's birth "Est 1826", second child's birth "Est 1828", etc. | :Estimated. The date was estimated based upon family stories / traditions / standard genealogical estimations, e.g. "Est 1848". Standard genealogical standards include: man marrying at 25, woman marrying at 21, first child one year after marriage, and subsequent children every two years. For example, marriage in 1825, would give the husband's birth "Est 1800", wife's birth "Est 1804", first child's birth "Est 1826", second child's birth "Est 1828", etc. | ||
;FASG | ;FASG | ||
:Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists. | :Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists. | ||
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;FHLC | ;FHLC | ||
:[[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]]; searchable catalog of microfilm, fiche, books and periodicals available through [ | :[[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]]; searchable catalog of microfilm, fiche, books and periodicals available through[https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org].<br> | ||
;FSG | ;FSG | ||
:Fellow of the Society of Genealogists (London). | :Fellow of the Society of Genealogists (London). | ||
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;IGI | ;IGI | ||
:[ | :[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list Inernational Genealogical Index] | ||
;JGS | ;JGS | ||
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;PAF | ;PAF | ||
:[http://www.familysearch.org Personal Ancestral File]; freeware genealogy software available at [ | :[http://www.familysearch.org Personal Ancestral File]; freeware genealogy software available at [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org]. | ||
;PRF | ;PRF | ||
:[[Pedigree Resource File|Pedigree Resource File]]; lineage-linked family information submitted by patrons to [ | :[[Pedigree Resource File|Pedigree Resource File]]; lineage-linked family information submitted by patrons to[https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org.] | ||
;PRO | ;PRO | ||
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*There are also books which give the definitions of many abbreviated words. One such book is "'''{{FHL|1123166|title-id|disp=''Abbreviations & Acronyms: a guide for family historians''}}'''" compiled by Kip Sperry (FHL book US/Can 929.103Sp37a.) | *There are also books which give the definitions of many abbreviated words. One such book is "'''{{FHL|1123166|title-id|disp=''Abbreviations & Acronyms: a guide for family historians''}}'''" compiled by Kip Sperry (FHL book US/Can 929.103Sp37a.) | ||
*Use a [https://familysearch.org/ | *Use a [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog&catSearchType=title Title search] for "abbreviations" in the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog] found on the '''www.familysearch.org''' website for other books which define abbreviations and acronyms such as: '''{{FHL|981218|title-id|disp=''Acronyms, Initialisms, and Abbreviations Dictionary: a guide to acronyms, abbreviations, contractions, alphabetic symbols, and similar condensed appellations''}}''' by Jennifer Mossman (FHL book US/Can 428.1 M855a v.1 pt.1 1995.) | ||
[[Category:FamilySearch]] | [[Category:FamilySearch]] | ||