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Name Changes in New York City during 1830s?
Are there records for people who changed their names in New York City (NYC) in the 1830's?
My ancestor was from France and changed his name after arriving in NYC in the 1830's.
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Finding original surname of 20th Century Russian immigrant to United States?
My Great Grandfather Abraham moved here from Vilna Russia in early 1900's with his wife Udis Rose and two children, Arthor and Bella. They started in New York City and at some point changed the last ...
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Seeking change of name documents for Manhattan in 1890s
My Great Grandfather Moritz Stechil, was a widow and married in Manhattan September 13, 1891. However, when my grandfather was born, the last name changed to Steckler. My grandfather’s birth ...
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