Climbatree, The people on all the islands used a surname for the most part. However, for the most part, women did NOT use surnames from the mid1800s to 1911.
Surnames following a pattern such as on the island of Sao Jorge where it changes every generation or 2? That happens in most places. Most of my research has the names changing. I'm the 10th generation to carry Mello and I'd say that is much more unusual. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
