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Finding Maiden Names

When researching your female ancestors, check out middle names, church records such as christening information for all of your ancestor's siblings, birth and death records of your ancestor and her siblings, obituaries for all siblings and of course, marriage records which should give the maiden name.

Checking for maiden names may be a tough task, this is why it is important to check not only your immediate ancestor's records but also her siblings, you may find the information through their records.

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