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Letters after a surname

Letters after a surname

Posted: 20 Oct 2014 8:54PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 21 Oct 2014 12:17PM GMT
I have a marriage certificate !1928 and the groom's father (deceased) has the letters M.I.C.E written after his name. Does anyone have a clue what this would refer to?

Re: Letters after a surname

Posted: 20 Oct 2014 9:12PM GMT
Classification: Query
Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers?

That's what I get when I googled the abbreviation anyway. Does it tie in with his profession?

Re: Letters after a surname

Posted: 21 Oct 2014 7:53AM GMT
Classification: Query
Many thanks Megan
He was indeed an engineer but it seemed strange that it would be included after his name on the marriage certificate of his son. Perhaps their pride in his achievement warranted it even after he had died?

Re: Letters after a surname

Posted: 21 Oct 2014 10:01AM GMT
Classification: Query
Absolutely.

When all communication was by letter people were much more inclined to include their professional qualifications etc.

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