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For a Canadian Tax Record...should the Sr. be included in the surname field? See below

ShellyKay1
ShellyKay1 ✭
September 23, 2021 edited September 23, 2021 in Indexing
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  • Melissa S Himes
    Melissa S Himes ✭✭✭✭✭
    September 23, 2021 Answer ✓

    I can't see your image ... but,

    Since there is no suffix field, you would not index terms like jr, sr, III. I wish they would put this instruction in the Surname field help as well as in the Given Name field help!

    Do not include titles, terms, or suffixes with the name. Index prefixes in the Prefix field.

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  • ShellyKay1
    ShellyKay1 ✭
    September 23, 2021

    Thanks so much!

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  • annewandering
    annewandering ✭✭✭✭✭
    September 23, 2021

    Please include the Shared batch code. The simplest way is to copy the entire project name including the 7 numbers and letters in brackets at the very end of the name.

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  • Melissa S Himes
    Melissa S Himes ✭✭✭✭✭
    September 23, 2021

    You are welcome. Now I can see the image! It is always best to share the batch and not a screen shot to get an accurate answer since all projects have different rules. But, since I have worked on this project and have a batch in my queue, I felt comfortable.

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  • annewandering
    annewandering ✭✭✭✭✭
    September 23, 2021

    When there is no suffix field there is no place to put Jr, Sr or whatever other suffix is included with the person's name.

    How do I index name titles or terms?

    Article Id: 1609

    April 20, 2020


    Titles and terms can be a bit confusing to run into while indexing. Some examples of these instances include:

    • Titles: Jr., Sr., Mrs., Señor, Señora, Don, Doña, Captain, Dr., and so on.
    • Terms: Not named, stillborn, twin, infant, and so on. Note: In most projects, “unknown” is marked as a blank field.

    The general rule is to not type them into the Given Name or in the Surname fields. Type the title or term in the Titles and Terms field for that record. 

    https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-index-name-titles-or-terms

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