When researching names in the 1897 Census (Patron de almas: Ano de 1897), the Spaniards recorded names with the father's surname first and then the mother's maiden surname last. For example the recording of Ignacia Chargualaf y Nasayof should be interpreted as Ignacia Nasayof Chargualaf.
Research Tip: Names Recorded in the 1897 Census
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- Written by: Bernard Punzalan