Why can't I find the record I'm looking for?
Remember: the purpose of this site is to allow genealogists to share information from records in their possession. If you can't find a specific record, that probably means no one has submitted details about it.
Why does a search on a particular surname retrieve records with other surnames?
A search will retrieve records where the surname you specify matches any surname-type field in a record; not only those immediately visible. Click on the View Record link to view the complete record.
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