Description of Warning - 787: Unique name in Current Last Name
The Current Last Name of this profile is unique on WikiTree, which could indicate this name is misspelled.
Content of info column: Current Last Name.
Possible Causes
The unique spelling of the Current Last Name may indicate a typo.
Action Steps
Check if Current Last Name is correct. If wrong correct it and add sources as evidences for the spelling of the name if needed. Otherwise set suggestion status as False suggestion.
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Warning Status
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Technical Stuff
Each word in Current Last Name is checked against all words in any name field on any profile on wikitree. If there is no other occurrence then it is reported as a suggestion.
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