Are you troubled by the missing surname in FTM 2024 after installing the program? If so, then you definitely must be looking for the best solutions on how to restore the same, right? If yes, then this is just the post you should go ahead and read carefully to get accurate results. In this situation, you would need to first find the lost file where it has been stored in Family Tree Maker, and then you just need to manually add your surname back to the individual’s records. We have provided you with the following instructions, and you will find that in no time, you will be all good to get started again.
The following is a breakdown of how to find your missing surname in FTM 2024 manually:
- Locate the Family Tree Maker File
- Now if you have stored the file in a known location previously then you should first navigate to the folder that is on your computer.
- If not, you could also use Windows search and search for ‘.FTM files. By doing so, you should be able to find any family tree files easily on your PC.
- After you have found the file, make sure that it is an.FTM file.
- Opening the Family Tree in FTM
- You now need to double-click on the.FTM file to open it in FTM.
- Locate the Individual
- Here, you will need to find the individual whose surname is missing in the FTM.
- Editing the Individual’s Information
- Now, right in the ‘Individuals’ details, you will have to locate the ‘Surname’ or ‘Last Name’ field given.
- After that, you just need to enter the surname correctly in the given field.
- Saving the Changes
- You will need to make sure that you save the changes made to the family tree file.
Important Considerations:
- Backup – Remember to back up your family tree files regularly in order to prevent any data loss.
- File Location – Here if you are not sure of the file location then you can just try and search your computer for it.FTM files.
- Individual Data Integrity – You must remember to double-check all the details about the individual and make sure that you have entered the details accurately.
- Consistency – You should always choose to maintain consistency in how to enter people’s names and surnames throughout your FTM; doing so helps to make it easier to search and analyze.
- Review – After you have finished adding or correcting a surname it is a good idea that you review the rest of the record to make sure that is accurate as well as complete.
Conclusion
You should, by now, be able to restore your missing surname in Family Tree Maker 2024 efficiently only by following the steps given above. Moreover, kindly note that it is recommend that you regularly back up your FTM data to both local and external drives as well as the online ‘Cloud Storage’ facility to prevent yourself from data loss in the future. In addition, if you need further assistance or guidance with anything related, you can instantly contact the Family Tree Maker Support Number provided on the screen itself. We have highly trained and eligible techs who will provide you with the most appropriate and effective solutions.