This is a basic list of more commonly used abbreviations for genealogy.

Events

b.
born
bur.
buried
crem.
cremated
d.
died
KIA
killed in action
m.
married

Relationships

bro/
brother of
child/
child of
dau/
daughter of
f/
father of
gdau/
granddaughter of
gf/
grandfather of
gm/
grandmother of
gson/
grandson of
h/
husband of
m/
mother of
ptnr/
partner of
sis/
sister of
son/
son of
s/born
stillborn child
s/w
memorial shared with
w/
wife of

Denominations and Sections

Ang.
Anglican / Church of England
CoE.
Church of England
Bap.
Baptist
RC.
Roman Catholic
Luth.
Lutheran
Meth.
Methodist
ND.
Non Denominational
Lwn.
Lawn
Pres.
Presbyterian
Utg.
Uniting Church
Wes.
Weslyan
Author: Garry Batt.