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The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 1 Send Message	Zebedee	Report	5 Aug 2005 10:57
Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 1 Send Message	Are there any records of changes of name by deed poll and if so where and is it possible to view them? Thea.
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	5 Aug 2005 10:59
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Yes, see the National Archives information leaflet online: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/familyhistory/name/ But remember that it wasn't (and still isn't) necessary to change your name by deed poll. You just need to notify people of your new name and stick to it, its perfectly legal as long as you don't intend to defraud. nell

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