succeeded: succ. d.s.p.m. - document signed; died single ds. I agree with the other comments that it is better to write out the comment than to use an abbreviation just to avoid this confusion. What does D.S.P. d.s. summoned: sou juris: in his (or her ) own right: surv. al. This is Latin for "died without issue." With a population of 126.01 million (as of 2020 [11]) across a total area of about 179,800 km 2 (69,400 sq mi), [1] Guangdong is the most populous province of China and the 15th-largest by area as well as the second-most populous country subdivision in the world (after Uttar Pradesh in India). Abbreviations, Acronyms, Initialism, Post Nominals, and Credentials Used in Genealogy. or d. um. abbreviation meaning defined here. Ultimo (often abbreviated ult.): Ultimo or Ultimo Mense is a Latin term/phrase that refers to an occurrence from the previous month. unmarried: vol. - ditto dtr. died young dst. decd, or decd. - decessit sine prole, latin for died without issue. - date dto. dsps: (Latin, decessit sine prole suivre) died without surviving issue. Did those two people have children before they divorced? - [Latin] descessit sine prole; died without issue; d.s.p.m. A genealogical system developed by the Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that links individuals to ancestors in pedigree, family group, and descendant formats. Decessit sine prole mascula supersita = died without surviving male issue d.s.p.s. Published January 27, 2009 Submitted by: Renee. - date; dto. : naturalized? for pound. Abbreviations (frequently used in most records) T.L. about (sometimes also abbreviated as a. or ab.) nm: never married? d.s.p. Font size: * Born: Rate it: + Died: Rate it: A: Acre: Rate it: AAGRA: Australasian Association of Genealogists and Record Agents: Rate it: AAS: Anno Aetatis Suae (Died in the year of (his/her) age) s. son: s.p. 18. eod. - Genealogy D.S.P. Another Latin abbreviation, sometimes seen before a pastors name. (abbreviation) born. 1R - once removed (2r, twice removed, etc.) died without male issue d.s.p.s. This abbreviation stands for divorced. Gena is a genealogist and author of the book From the Family Kitchen mo. PLEASE NOTE: If you do not see a GRAPHIC IMAGE of a family tree here but are seeing this text instead then it is most probably because the web server is not correctly configured t div. anon. dvm: (Latin, decessit vita matris) died in the lifetime of the mother. The letter d A small case letter d. (with a period after it) is an abbreviation for died. You might see this abbreviation on documents that note the date an ancestor died, on cemetery records, or scrawled next to your ancestors name in an old family bible. The advanced too died without male issue d.y. ** Partial values are allowed in all fields that allow text entry, for example "smith, j" will bring up all license holders whose last name ends smith and first . OS: Old Style calendar? de dato (on this date). - delirium tremens dum. Use our guide to common genealogy acronyms youll encounter at the library, on Web sites, and in pro tempore (temporary or acting in the place of). died without surviving issue DStJ Member of the third class or, Dame of Grace of the Most Venerable Hospital of the Order of St John of Jerusalem in the British Realms d. unm. -B- b. : month? Family crest and coat of arms researched and individually created by Family-cress.com and Giftshop UK, 3 Roddys Retreat, Pier Road, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6TR. - delirium tremens; dum. : divorced? It contains genealogical information about millions of people from many nations. B (abbreviation) black, indicating race. Lab.. ad. = Conditional Pardon; abs = Absconded; miscondt = Misconduct or d. um. bastard a child born out of wedlock; in many European countries, England, and some American states; a bastard child became legitimate if the parents survived: ult. deposed, deposition div. lic. = Ticket of Leave; C.P. : license? unknown: unm. d.s. Instant (often abbreviated inst.): This term refers to a recent occurrence in the present or current month. - ditto; dtr. Decessit sine prole = died without issue (children)surviving d.s.p.f. ultimo (last) unkn. d.: died? or grdn. divorce(d), division d/o daughter of do. - U.S.Virgin Islands USVI British Virgin Islands BVI Abbreviation for County is Co Abbreviation for District is Dist Abbreviation for Parish is Par Maine was part of Massachusetts until 1820; therefore, a location prior to that in what is now Maine should be listed as Maine Dist., MA. - descendant; d.s.p. successively: summ. - Abbreviation of latin term meaning others, indicating the presence of - [Latin] descessit sine prole mascula; died without male issue; dt. Introduction: In this article part of an ongoing Introduction to Genealogy series Gena Philibert-Ortega describes some of the codes genealogists use, such as Soundex, abbreviations, acronyms, and jargon. bapt. Abbreviations, Acronyms, Initialism, Post Nominals, and Credentials Used in Genealogy An abbreviation is a shortened or contracted form of a word or a phrase used to represent the whole, such as Dr. for Doctor, U.S. for United States, and lb. for pound. However, I hope this cheat sheet is at least a helpful starting point! Proximo (often abbreviated prox.): Proximo refers to something that will occur next month. deceased dep. No other abbreviations were allowed, including rank or terms such as esq or gentleman. Below you will find a link to a complete list of genealogy abbreviations. The abbreviation d.s.p. stands for descessit sine parole. This is Latin for "died without issue." This means that the individual for which this applied died without having had any biological children. : military? [4] The term "schizotype" was first coined by Sandor Rado in 1956 as an abbreviation of " schizo phrenic pheno type ". Your ancestor was once married to someone. shortly: suc. - deaths; daughters dsct. inhab; inhabitant; inhabited? - [Latin] descessit sine parole mascula; died without male issue dt. It is a very common genealogical term but it does not belong in the location field, but should be in the biography. Genealogy Abbreviations Browse 391 acronyms and abbreviations related to the Genealogy terminology and jargon. By the 1881 census, the only work related abbreviation mentioned was that of Ag. The capital of the province is Guangzhou. (abbreviation)baptized. : married? d.s.p. abt. after. = videlicet; namely cum cont.= with a sermon dom.=dominus (-a); lord or sir (lady or dame) fil.=filius (-a)= document dpl death place DR Death Record d.s.p. div. means the 10th day of the current month. als alias. ancestor or ancestry. eodem (the same). Genealogy Abbreviations in Genealogical Research. GENERAL GENEALOGICAL INFORMATION GENEALOGY ABBREVIATIONS. na. ** Partial values are allowed in all fields that allow text entry, for example "smith, j" will bring up all license holders whose last name ends smith and first . liv. banns public announcement of an intended marriage, generally made in church. The abbreviation d.s.p. ditto doc. Some frequently requested abbreviations are: INST Instant, meaning "present, current". Suddenly, you have a brand new branch of the family tree to research. ACW - American Civil War AFRA - American Family Records Association AGLL- American Genealogical Lending Library AGRA - Association of Genealogists and Record Agents (Professional) APG - Association of Tel: 01646621881 Email: David@family-crests.com & Laura@giftshop.uk.com. General Genealogy Abbreviations. Genealogy Abbreviations. 16. d.d. Schizotypal personality disorder occurs in approximately 4% of the general population and is more commonly diagnosed in males. http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~sam/abbr.html http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~sam/abbr.html. An acronym is the attempt to shorten words or a phrase by combining the first letters of the individual words. dspms: (Latin, decessit sine prole malus suivre ) died without surviving sons. 1C - first cousin (2c, second cousin, etc.) sh. viz. - descendant d.s.p. obit: obituary? This means that the individual for which this Other languages well, that requires more cheat sheets. : infantry? : judicial? decessit sine prole superstite, i.e. et. junr. - document signed; died single; ds. - [Latin] descessit sine parole; died without issue d.s.p.m. mil. From the Latin genealoga , genealogy is the set of ancestors and progenitors of a person or a breed animal. 17. p.t. Decessit sine prole mascula = died without male issue d.s.p.m.s. : junior? youngest The 1841 Census contained the most extensive list of abbreviations to describe occupations. also known as. without issue (see d.s.p.) To make it even easier to digest, I broke the cheat sheet down into two small infographics, one for abbreviations starting with A to J and the other with those starting with K to Z. Need help with the alphabet soup? n.d.: no date; not dated? Notes on bottom of page indicate the areas to which the convict was assigned. deputy, deposed depos. INST is used with a date to indicate the current month. aka or a.k.a. Decessit sone prole legitima = died without legitimate issue d.s.p.m. = defunctus sine prole: Died without issue ducado : The coin of gold or silver that the Catholic monarchs created, established in the value of 375 maraveds de velln , which varied; dukedom, duchy. legit died without legitimate issue d.s.p.m. dvp: (Latin, decessit vita patris) died in p.o.a. : living? Conduct while serving sentence Date o f offence - place of employment or employer - offence - sentence - magistrates initials. stands for descessit sine parole. The abbreviation d.s.p. stands for descessit sine parole. This is Latin for "died without issue." This means that the individual for which this applied died without having had any biological children. I hope this is of help to you. Re: * What does d. s. p. mean? widow: y. young: yr. younger: yr(s) year(s) yst. FR: family register? d.s.p. decessit sine prole (died without issue) d.s.p. base son an illegitmate male child. If you find this abbreviation next to an ancestors name, it could be a clue that there are ancestors that you have yet to discover. died unmarried Decessit sine prole femina = died without female issue d.s.p.leg. An abbreviation is a shortened or contracted form of a word or a phrase used to represent the whole, such as Dr. for Doctor, U.S. for United States, and lb. : power of attorney? ; guardian? jud. d. - Date of death. - daughter dt's. decessit sine prole mascula, i.e. gdn. (abbreviation) Anonymous. volume: wid. This is one of the Latin abbreviations frequently used in German documents. Deacon dec'd, decd. Genealogy 101: Understanding Genealogical Codes. Below you will find a link to a complete list of genealogy abbreviations. adopted (sometimes adCL for adopted child, adD for adopted daughter, or adS for adopted son are also used) aft. m. or md. - daughter; dt's. - deaths; daughters; dsct. Genealogy Abbreviations Browse 393 acronyms and abbreviations related to the Genealogy terminology and jargon. For example, "the 10th inst." Font size: * Born: Rate it: + Died: Rate it: A: Acre: Rate it: AAGRA: Australasian Association of Genealogists and Record Agents: Rate it: AAS: Anno Aetatis Suae (Died in the year of (his/her) age) anc. Like any pursuit, genealogy has its share of abbreviations for prominent organizations, go-to resources and often-used terms. The advanced too dsp - Abbreviation of a latin term meaning died without issue. inf. : deceased? U.S.Virgin Islands USVI British Virgin Islands BVI Abbreviation for County is Co Abbreviation for District is Dist Abbreviation for Parish is Par Maine was part of Massachusetts until 1820; therefore, a location prior to that in what is now Maine should be listed as Maine Dist., MA.