23-03-2021, 10:23
Hello,
We transcribe what it is written.
In baptisms records, there is usually 3 or 5 first names.
But in marriages records, there is usually only 1 first name.
Like you said : "Name by which the child is to be called" is the "rule".
Usually, the "first" first name is the usage name. But many times, it isn't.
Typically, common first name like Maria are often "replace" by others name.
From my experience (but it's not a rule), i see many times the usage of the third first name (because the first and the second are chosen for the family respect, the third is the true chosen by the parents).
Finding the death records can help to verify if it's the good person (matching the age of death and the dob).
N.
We transcribe what it is written.
In baptisms records, there is usually 3 or 5 first names.
But in marriages records, there is usually only 1 first name.
Like you said : "Name by which the child is to be called" is the "rule".
Usually, the "first" first name is the usage name. But many times, it isn't.
Typically, common first name like Maria are often "replace" by others name.
From my experience (but it's not a rule), i see many times the usage of the third first name (because the first and the second are chosen for the family respect, the third is the true chosen by the parents).
Finding the death records can help to verify if it's the good person (matching the age of death and the dob).
N.