Quick tip: maiden names after marriage

Young couple, the woman holds a bouquet of arums in her hand

Wedding photo of Jan Marijnissen and Toos Flooren, 1943

In the Netherlands, official records usually refer to women by their maiden names, even after their marriage. So when you’re looking for a death record of a female ancestor, look for her maiden name rather than her married name.

About Yvette Hoitink

Yvette Hoitink, MLitt, CG®, QG™ is a professional genealogist, writer, and lecturer in the Netherlands. She has a Master of Letters in Family and Local History from the University of Dundee, and holds the Certification of Genealogist and Qualified Genealogist credentials. Yvette served on the Board of Directors of the Association of Professional Genealogists and won excellence awards for her articles in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly and the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly. Yvette has been doing genealogy for over 30 years. She helps people from across the world find their ancestors from the Netherlands and its former colonies, including New Netherland. Read about Yvette's professional genealogy services.

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