Event Dime

Tracing Twisted Spellings: Research Tips for Unique Family Names

When:

September 21, 2026 · 10:00 PM

Where:

Mint Hill, 6840 Matthews - Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC

Source:

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – Events

Struggling with misspelled or altered ancestral names? Learn key strategies like wildcard searches, soundex systems, and linguistic patterns to uncover hidden family records. This session will help you track your ancestors—no matter how their names were recorded! This is a program offered in-person at the Mint Hill Library as well as via Zoom online. Patrons waitlisted will receive a copy of the zoom link to participate online. How to Join This Program This event takes place in-person and online