Soundex
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Definition:
A phonetic coding system used to group together
surnames that sound alike, but have variant spellings. Every Soundex code
consists of a letter (always the first letter of the surname) and three numbers
Example: SMITH/SMYTH/SMYTHE would all have the same soundex code, S530.
Pronunciation:
[sound-eks]
(noun)
Related Resources:
How to Use
Soundex Codes
A simple how to for determining the soundex code for a surname and using it to
find possible alternate spellings.
Searching for Surnames
Essential Web searching strategies and techniques for finding surnames and
family Web pages on the Internet.
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