There are several reasons why someone might not have the last name you think that they do or why they may be listed in a record with a last name of which you are unaware. A female relative could have had one more husband than you think she did—resulting in a reference to her with a name you don’t know. A child may be listed under the name of an unknown step-father. Without a last name it can be difficult to find someone. The man you think is someone’s father may actually have been the step-father, adopted father, etc. This again can cause the same person to be listed in different records with different names. And you just may simply have the last name wrong.
When was the last time you backed up your files, checked for photos that you don’t at least have saved in digital format, and made certain that there are no relatives that need to be interviewed? This is your first of the month reminder.
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