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If a child was born out of wedlock it will just not mention a father, even if he is known. If the child's parents do later marry and acknowlegde the child as theirs, it will mention this in the margin. At that time the last name of the child will also change from the mother's last name to the father's last name. | If a child was born out of wedlock it will just not mention a father, even if he is known. If the child's parents do later marry and acknowlegde the child as theirs, it will mention this in the margin. At that time the last name of the child will also change from the mother's last name to the father's last name. | ||
The following 5 steps will guide you in finding your ancestor in the Netherlands’ civil registration records. | |||
== The following 5 steps will guide you in finding your ancestor in the Netherlands’ civil registration records. == | |||
'''Step 1. Find the year of your ancestor's birth record.''' | '''Step 1. Find the year of your ancestor's birth record.''' | ||
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* The type of source (a paper certificate, a microform, a book, an Internet site, and so forth). | * The type of source (a paper certificate, a microform, a book, an Internet site, and so forth). | ||
* All reference numbers for the source. Carefully record any microfilm, book, or certificate numbers or the name and Internet address of the site you used. | * All reference numbers for the source. Carefully record any microfilm, book, or certificate numbers or the name and Internet address of the site you used. | ||
Step 5. Analyze the information you obtain from the birth record. | |||
'''Step 5. Analyze the information you obtain from the birth record.''' | |||
To effectively use the information from the birth record, ask yourself the following questions: | To effectively use the information from the birth record, ask yourself the following questions: | ||
* Is this the birth entry of my direct line ancestor? Because names are so common, you must be sure you have the correct record. | * Is this the birth entry of my direct line ancestor? Because names are so common, you must be sure you have the correct record. | ||