As these indexes are based on the original data held by the local register offices, the database will often contain extra entries with the same reference number. The reasons for an extra entry can be one of the following:

• Remarriage. Where the lady is remarrying and both her maiden name and former married name are on the entry in the register, then both are listed in the indexes. It is not possible to tell from the indexes which is the maiden name.
• Change of name. Some entries in the register show alternative names for both firstnames and surnames. All will be listed in the indexes.
• Poor writing. Where the original handwriting in the register is unclear all possible interpretations are listed in the indexes.
• Parent's surname differs from child's. For example, if a child is raised by the mother without the father being present, he or she may have taken the mother's surname, so when the parent's surname differs on the entry in the register, both surnames may be used in the index.
• Difference between the name as entered by the registrar and the name as signed.
• Alias names (also known as / formerly known as).
• Hyphenated surnames may be listed as both names and/or each name separately.

The list below will show both husband/wife and wife/husband combinations for all the entries that match your chosen reference number.
Click on the reference numbers in the search results for each entry that you are interested in. This will add the index entry to a summary page.

• By repeating the above for any of the BMD web sites in the UKBMD group, you can add more entries to your summary page.
• From the summary page you can then decide which certificates you may wish to order. The reference numbers are links to printable application forms.
• The entries will remain on your summary page until you close your browser.