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A number that follows a surname, usually a Roman numeral II, III, and so on, is a generational suffix. It is used when the father, son, grandson, great grandson, etc., share both their last and first names.

For example:

  • Father: John Deer or John Deer, Sr.
  • Son: John Deer, Jr. or John Deer, II
  • Grandson: John Deer, III
  • Great Grandson: John Deer, IV
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