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naming shorthand

When searching for your family names, you will come across some common and uncommon shorthand versions of names listed. Here are a few to get you started:

Male Names

  • Jno = John
  • Hy = Henry
  • Chas = Charles
  • Wm = William
  • Edw = Edward
  • Jos = Joseph
  • Jas = James
  • Richd = Richard
  • Albt = Albert

Female Names

  • Eliza = Elizabeth