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, CG®, QG™ is a professional genealogist in the Netherlands. She holds the Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists and has a post-graduate diploma in Family and Local History from the University of Dundee. She has been doing genealogy for over 30 years and helps people from across the world find their ancestors in the Netherlands. Read about Yvette's professional genealogy services.

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