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What should I do to show that I changed my last name?

According to genealogical 'rules', you should record people with their birth name. If a person has changed a name, you should add a Name Change fact in his/her personal card.


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At the same time, the person's children would have been born with the new name and would be recorded in the tree as such.


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If you would like to add a Name Change fact, please use the instructions in one of the following FAQs:
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​​​​​​​​​​​​How do I add a fact to someone in my online family tree?


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* When you add a fact as described, select 'All facts' and find 'Name Change' fact in the list.


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Besides you can add additional names editing the person's profile, using the following instructions.
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​​​​​​​​​​​​If you are editing your tree online on your family site:


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Open the person's card in the tree, and click on the 'Profile' button on the left side panel.


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On the profile page click on 'Edit profile'.


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Here you will be able to use the 'Additional names' option.


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If you are editing your tree in the Family Tree Builder software:


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Find the person in the tree and double-click on the personal card to 'Edit details' window.
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Click on 'Names' button and add additional data according to your preferences. ​​​​​​​​​​​​


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