Did the census taker reverse the first and last names? It can happen with anyone, but the possibility increases if the individual’s name is in a foreign language and they are a recently arrived immigrant. This man’s name was Focke Meyer, but he was listed as last name Focke and first name Myer.
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This is exactly what happened to one of my families! The wife and children were then listed with the husband’s first name as their last name! It took quite a bit of checking to reassure myself I was correct.
Ahhh moment. Will try that on certificate. Thanks!
I’ve run into the transcriber giving the whole family to the head of household directly above.
Ahh…..never really thought of looking for an ancestor that way. Thanks forthe tip
Thank for the terrific tip!! It’s so obvious, but who would think of it? You did!!