spelling differences for names

[dmt1955]

http://s22.postimg.org/d6fcb9q5d/1852_D ... ex0011.jpg
(line #222 - 5th from bottom)

http://s24.postimg.org/6ig141pjp/1852_T ... th_115.jpg

the first file is the index. Tommaso's last name is spelled Mingolelli.
the second file is the death record in which the last name is spelled Mincolelli.
i have seen this on a number of records for individuals with this last name. however, the spelling difference doesn't begin to show up until 1851.

I am curious as to your thoughts about what accounts for the differences in the spelling of the last name in the index and on the record.

thanks,
donna

[Italysearcher]

An index is often prepared by a different person so they could have read the name wrong. The act should be taken as correct. The pronunciation is almost the same for both spellings.

[dmt1955]

thanks, ann.

donna