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==Determine the record keeping jurisdiction==
==Determine the record keeping jurisdiction==


Not every village in the Czech Republic had its own parish. Often, several smaller villages belonged to one parish. Use [[Czech Republic Gazetteers|gazetteer]] to determine the proper record keeping jurisdiction.
Not every village in Slovakia had its own parish. Often, several smaller villages belonged to one parish. Use [[Slovakia Gazetteers|gazetteer]] to determine the location of the parish or synagogue where records were kept. Once you have determined the location of the church or synagogue, use the Family History Library Catalog to get the film numbers of the available records. You can then order the appropriate films.


==Find your ancestor in the records==
==Find your ancestor in the records==
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