Tips for Searching the EVERY NAME INDEX
• Always remember, you may limit the results but choosing a Type and/or Records Added Since and/or by checking Exact Match
- Searching for 'James' does not show entries with only the initial 'J'
- Wildcards may be used. A search for 'j*' would result in all names beginning with the letter 'j'. While a search for 'ja*' would result in all names beginning with those letters.
- Also, the Results are preceded by the Parameters of your search so you may see exactly how the search was performed
- Synonyms – we have created a database of synonyms for both surnames and firstnames. This list is by no way completed; therefore, you may suggest additions with an email
- if there are synonyms in the database for the name you enter such as McKane, the Results will show the synonyms used in the Parameters at the top -
• If there are no synonyms listed for the surname you enter OR you wish to create your own custom list of names, simply add a comma after each name such as -
- mckane, mckean
- jim, james
Either of these will create Results for only those specific spellings.
• It is also possible to use wildcards. Entering '*ane*' will result in all names the “ane” anywhere in the name
Entering '*ane' or 'ane*' will result in names either ending in “ane” or beginning with “ane”The possibilities are almost endless. Enjoy!
