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Constructing family names using NCA Rules

Family names are composed of:

Family name

Mandatory. Use the rules governing the contruction of personal surnames.

Epithet 'family'

Mandatory.

Title or occupation

Mandatory where applicable. Use the rules governing titles of personal names.

Territorial designation

Optional. Commonly used to distinguish from other families bearing the same name.


Examples

Leigh family . Adlestrop

Milner family . Baronets Nun Appleton

Spencer-Churchill family . Dukes of Marlborough Blenheim

Villiers family . Earls of Clarendon


Note: for consistency amongst repositories, it is advisable to check the entry in the National Register of Archives before constructing new personal, family and corporate names.