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Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 2 Send Message	Marc	Report	27 Dec 2007 12:35
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 2 Send Message	Thanks for that info Reg, but I am sure the name changed after world war two to make my grandfathers business look posher. I have seen my uncles birth certificate, he was born Smith and married Deller-Smith. So deed poll system may have a link surely?
Member Since: August 2003 Posts: 63,324 Send Message	ErikaH	Report	21 Dec 2007 22:55
	I doubt if it would be necessary to use the deed poll system for this. It isn't actually a change of name............just an amalgamation. Reg
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 2 Send Message	Marc	Report	21 Dec 2007 22:51
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 2 Send Message	Hello People, My Surname is Deller-Smith, but I am aware it originated Smith. Deller was a middle name in my uncles and grandfather. It is believed the name changed for a smarter business look Combining middle name and last name to create a new last name. I beleive this would be done by deep po ( i believe that is how its spelt.) Would any records of this be possible? Thanks Marc