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*Surnames are often found under unexpected spellings. | *Surnames are often found under unexpected spellings. | ||
*Events are filed by the date registered, not the date they occurred (for example, a birth on 20 March which was registered on 6 April will be in the April-June quarter). | *Events are filed by the date registered, not the date they occurred (for example, a birth on 20 March which was registered on 6 April will be in the April-May-June quarter). | ||
*Indexes were prepared by hand and may contain copying errors (for example, "T" for "F") or omissions. | *Indexes were prepared by hand and may contain copying errors (for example, "T" for "F") or omissions. | ||
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*Some children were registered as "male" or "female" if a name had not been selected before registration. | *Some children were registered as "male" or "female" if a name had not been selected before registration. | ||
Knowing the district name and at least an approximate year in which the birth, marriage, or death occurred will reduce your search time. | Knowing the district name and at least an approximate year in which the birth, marriage, or death occurred will reduce your search time. | ||
=== Registration Districts === | === Registration Districts === | ||