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Janice

Janice Report 11 Oct 2012 14:07

my great grandfather was jewish and changed his surname. I can't find out anything about him as I don't know his first surname. Does anyone know what else I could do. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Jonesey

Jonesey Report 11 Oct 2012 14:18

A copy of his marriage certificate hopefully should name his father whose surname hopefully will not have been changed.

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Janet

Janet Report 11 Oct 2012 14:42

Is his first name reasonably unusual? By finding him on the census with his second surname,then searching on a site such as Ancestry ( not Genes unfortunately) it is possible to enter the first name, together with the year of birth and the place of birth. This will bring up a long list of possibilities but if you know that you are looking for a jewish surname, it might be a long shot, but one worth trying. -jl

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Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 11 Oct 2012 15:49

If he changed his name officially then you may be able to find information.

A guide on how to research..

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/research-guides/change-of-name.htm

But bear in mind that you can always change your name, without going through any legal process, as long as it isn't for illegal purposes

Good luck
Chris

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