Sorting of Other Last Names Field

Question

Will putting other spellings of a Last Name in the Other Last Names field mean that the person will sort into both Last Names?

Example: I added Miner and Minor as Other Last Names for William MYNER (Myner-1).  I thought he would now sort into not only the Myner surname list, but also the Miner and Minor surname lists.   I looked, and it does appear that he shows up as a Miner.

It sure would be handy, but would this capability be possible (or advisable)?

Answer 1

Hi Vic,

As you figured it out, the person won't appear in the surname lists for Other Last Names.

We could look at doing that, but it would be a little tricky since you can include more than one name in that field.

Chris

Answer 2

Good question.  Wish I could answer it for you.  I hope someone can.  I'm sure everyone would like to know.