How do I find out someone's maiden name?

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How do I find out someone's maiden name?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: this answer applies if you are in the uk. go to www.ancestry.co.uk they have free access to all births, deaths and marraiges from 1837 onward. (titled BDM). . do a search for the persons husband, when you find him it will give you the option to look at others on the same page and you should be able to work it out from that.