When you encounter a name like “Maria del Refugio Nieto” in a U.S. border arrival record from Mexico do you wonder which part is the fist name and which part is the last name?
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This Quick Tip focuses on the contemporary dual surname system formalized with the introduction of civil registration in each country following independence from Spain.
Hispanic Naming Conventions: Dual Surnames Read More »
I am kicking off my new “Genealogy Quick Tips” video series. My first Quick Tips focuses on married women and surnames in the Spanish speaking world.
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