Surnames


By Corrine Ardoin - Posted on 30 October 2006

So, Francisca was born Francisca Cabral (father's name) Figueroa (mother's
name). Alberto was born Alberto Martin Del Campo (father's name) Robles
(mother's name). When they married, Francisca then became Francisca Cabral
Martin Del Campo. Right? Which now helps me to make sense of her grave
headstone in Guadalajara, which reads: Francisca Cabral Oct. 20 de 1936.
Now, her mother was born Pioquinta Gonzalez Figueroa and married Benigno
Cabral, who was a Portuguese merchant sailor. So, she then became Pioquinta
Figueroa Cabral. Right? Family photos give their names as Francisca Cabral
and Pioquinta Gonzalez. My mother only recently found out that Pioquinta's
last name was Figueroa, so that is what has caused me additional confusion,
which only research will clear up, I think.

Corrine Ardoin