What is Viney short for?

In old records, Viney is usually short for Lavinia. It can also stand for Malvina and Alvina. You will find it in American records, chiefly 1800s. The Viney-to-Lavinia jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.

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Does Viney always mean Lavinia?+

Not always. Viney most often stands for Lavinia, but it also appears for Malvina and Alvina. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.

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