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Do you have an area of expertise in Canadian genealogy? Maybe you could offer tips and suggestions to those just starting out.
Dit Names
Hi Everyone,
I can't seem to find it. Someone posted a file showing some of the dit names and I can't find it. Does anyone have it to give?
If not, is Ladouceur a dit name for Lefebvre?
Thank you in advance.
-- Michelle
I can't seem to find it. Someone posted a file showing some of the dit names and I can't find it. Does anyone have it to give?
If not, is Ladouceur a dit name for Lefebvre?
Thank you in advance.
-- Michelle
Patricia Holyome
Hello Michelle
maybe this is what you were looking for. this is page 2.
http://www.genealogywise.com/forum/topics/frenchcanadian-acadian-ca...
this is from a quick google search which will lead you to other sites after reading :)
http://genealogy.about.com/b/2010/07/08/understanding-dit-names.htm
if you don't find what you are looking for, google search your name with "dit names french canadian" and see what you can find. there are tons of fantastic websites out there
good luck
Trish
Apr 30, 2013