Re: Surnames are Separated by a "V" #poland
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Mark Halpern
The "v" between surnames or given names in the JRI-Poland database is an
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abbreviation of the Latin "vel," which translates best to Also Known As (AKA). In my experience with Galician records, vel used between surnames usually records both the mother's and father's surnames. Vel used between given names usually records a Jewish and secular name. Mark Halpern JRI-Poland AGAD Archive Coordinator ----- Original Message -----
What does it mean when two or more surnames are separated by a "v" ina database search? |
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