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Overview
The United States is largely a nation populated by people of European roots, and many do-it-yourself genealogists find themselves in need of scouring European records to find their ancestors. New to this edition is a section on tracing your Scottish ancestors. This volume of Quillen’s Essentials of Genealogy shows readers how to do their own research to uncover their European ancestry. This book will cover the following topics: · Where to find European records · How to access European records · How to use the Internet to help you in your search · Pitfalls and issues in obtaining European records · Research tips for England, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, and other European nations
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781593601751 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Cold Spring Press |
| Publication date: | 06/04/2013 |
| Edition description: | 2nd ed. |
| Pages: | 200 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
1 Introduction 9
2 The Basics 12
Patronymics 13
Spelling Woes 14
US Records First 17
What's in a Name? 17
Know Your History 18
Ethnic Gatherings 18
Religion 19
A Few Helpful Hints 19
3 Clues & Hints 23
Family Tradition / Legend / Knowledge 23
Immigration & Naturalization Records 24
Emigration Records 25
US Census Records 25
Passport Applications 28
Histories / Biographies 29
4 Research Tools 31
Ancestry.com 31
Books 32
Country- and record-specific websites 32
Genealogy Societies 34
Google 34
5 Your British Roots 36
Key Records 37
Censuses 37
Where to Find British Census Records 38
Civil Registration 39
Parish Registration 39
Wills & Probate Records 40
Registration Districts 40
Helpful Websites 40
British National Archives 42
British Names 43
6 Your Czech & Slovak Roots 44
Key Records 44
Civil Registration 44
Church Records 45
Helpful Websites 45
Czech/Slovak Archives 47
Sample Letters 48
Genealogy Terms in Czech and Slovak 52
Months of the Year 54
Czech and Slovak Names 55
7 Your French Roots 58
Key Records 58
Civil Registration - Departments 58
Censuses 59
Parish Records 59
Wills & Probate Records 60
Helpful Websites 60
French National Archives 62
Vienne Parish Registers 63
Sample Letters 63
Genealogy Terms in French 65
Months of the Year 66
French Names 67
8 Your German Roots 70
German States 70
Patronymics 71
Immigration Records 73
Emigration Records 74
Clan Books 76
Sample Letters 77
Genealogical Terms in German 79
Months of the Year 80
German Names 80
9 Your Irish Roots 82
Geographical Units 84
Key Records 85
Censuses 85
Civil Registration 85
Helpful Websites 86
Irish National Archives 89
Going to Ireland 90
Irish Names 93
10 Your Italian Roots 95
Key Records 95
Censuses 95
Church Records 95
Civil Registration 96
Military Records 97
Province Archives 97
Helpful Websites 98
Sample Letter 101
Genealogy Terms in Italian 103
Months of the Year 104
Italian Names 104
11 Your Polish Roots 107
Your Own Records 108
Censuses 108
Passports 110
Obituaries 111
Passenger Lists 113
WW I & WW II Draft Registration Cards 113
Partitioning of Poland 113
Polish Records on the Internet 115
Polish State Archives 117
Church Records 117
Civil Registration 119
In-Country Research Services 120
Sample Letter 121
Genealogy Terms in Polish 123
Polish Names 125
12 Your Portuguese Roots 128
Portuguese Naming Trends 128
Key Records 130
Censuses 130
Church Records 130
Civil Registration 130
National Archives 130
District Archives 131
Helpful Websites 131
Professional Genealogists 133
Sample Letter 133
Genealogical Terms in Portuguese 135
Months of the Year 137
Portuguese Names 137
13 Your Spanish Roots 140
Key Records 140
Censuses 140
Church Records 142
Civil Registration 142
State Archives 143
Helpful Websites 143
Sample Letter 146
Genealogical Terms in Spanish 149
Months of the Year 150
Spanish Names 150
Index 153