[#82337] What is the meaning of d.e or d.y. after a name?

[Gjest Mary EllenPeterson]

In Family Search I found Ole Andersen d.e. born 1716 at Grimsbu veste, Folldal, Hedmark who had a brother Ole Andersen d.y. born 1718 at Grimsvu veste, Falldal, Hedmark. They each married, so the first did not die young. Did the initials d.e. and d.y. have something to do with them both being named Ole. Thank you very much, Mary Ellen

[Gjest Erling O. Hagerup]

d.e. = den eldre/eldste = the older/oldestd.y = den yngre/yngste = the younger/youngest

[Gjest Gunnar Sigdestad]

Hi Mary,d.e. = seniord.y. = junior

[Gjest Terje Hatvik]

These acronyms are used to separate siblings, or parents/ children, with the same name. As we know there can for example be more than one Mary in a family.

[Gjest Otto Jørgensen]

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