TERMS
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Genealogy Terms
Here are some terms used in the field
a.k.a. - Also Known As or Alias.
b. - Abbreviation for Born or Birth - example: b.1911
d. - Abbreviation for Died or Death - example: d.1997
Given Name - The name given to someone - their first name.
m. - Abbreviation for Married or Marriage - example: m.1952
nee - The name that follows this identifies a woman's maiden name - example: Sarah Watson nee Webster
Surname - The name taken from someone's father - their last name.
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