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'''Géopatronyme'''. The Public Library of Information in Paris has a computer database that lists the modern surnames of France. Researchers enter a surname into the computer and each department with ten or more persons with that surname will be shown on a map of France. The number of names in that department will also be shown. The names are apparently from telephone directories. This helps researchers locate the most likely departments to search for uncommon surnames. | '''Géopatronyme'''. The Public Library of Information in Paris has a computer database that lists the modern surnames of France. Researchers enter a surname into the computer and each department with ten or more persons with that surname will be shown on a map of France. The number of names in that department will also be shown. The names are apparently from telephone directories. This helps researchers locate the most likely departments to search for uncommon surnames. | ||
=== Family Histories === | === Family Histories === | ||
Some French families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. | Some French families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. | ||
The Family History Library has only a limited number of published French family histories and newsletters. These are listed in the Surname section of the Family History Library Catalog. Not every name found in a family history will be listed in the catalog; only the major surnames discussed in the family history are included. | The Family History Library has only a limited number of published French family histories and newsletters. These are listed in the Surname section of the Family History Library Catalog. Not every name found in a family history will be listed in the catalog; only the major surnames discussed in the family history are included. | ||
Unpublished family histories are sometimes found in the possession of private individuals in France. These persons may have collected a variety of records about their own families. But such materials are accessible only by contacting the appropriate individual. Local genealogical societies can often help locate such collections. | Unpublished family histories are sometimes found in the possession of private individuals in France. These persons may have collected a variety of records about their own families. But such materials are accessible only by contacting the appropriate individual. Local genealogical societies can often help locate such collections. | ||
Many French family histories are indexed in: | Many French family histories are indexed in: | ||
* Arnaud, Étienne. ''Répertoire de généalogies françaises imprimées (French genealogical bibliography)''. Three Volumes. Paris, France: Berger-Levrault, 1978-1982. ( | *Arnaud, Étienne. ''Répertoire de généalogies françaises imprimées (French genealogical bibliography)''. Three Volumes. Paris, France: Berger-Levrault, 1978-1982. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=944+D23a 944 D23a]; book has been digitized.) This book indexes many periodical articles and published genealogies. Each listing cites a home area in France. The source reference is shown in an abbreviated form. Each source has to be looked up at the beginning of the volume in the list of abbreviations [Liste des sigles]. The reference number given after the name of the author and the name of the source is the call number at the National Library. The Family History Library has a few of the sources found in the Author/Title section of the Family History Library Catalog. | ||
=== Family Civil Registration Booklets === | === Family Civil Registration Booklets === | ||