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Description of Error - 778: Period in Last Name at Birth
The Last name at Birth (LNAB) field contains a period which is not allowed by the WikiTree guidelines.
Content of info column: Last name at Birth
Possible Causes
Abbreviation was used in Last name at Birth field.
Action Steps
Correct the content in the field see Name Field Guidelines. Note that you must be a manager or on trusted list of the profile to change the Last name at birth.
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Field is checked for presence of period (dot). The only allowed exception is St./Ste. which is often used abbreviated.
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