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=== Finding the Specific Place on the Map === | === Finding the Specific Place on the Map === | ||
To do successful research in Finland, you must identify the place your ancestor lived. Because many places have the same name, you may need some additional information before you can locate the correct place on a map. You will be more successful if you have some information about the place. Before using a map, search gazetteers, histories, family records, and other sources to learn all you can about: | To do successful research in Finland, you must identify the place your ancestor lived. Because many places have the same name, you may need some additional information before you can locate the correct place on a map. You will be more successful if you have some information about the place. Before using a map, search gazetteers, histories, family records, and other sources to learn all you can about: | ||
*The county [lääni/län] your ancestor came from. | |||
*The parish [seurakunta/socken, församling] where your ancestor was baptized or married. | |||
*Towns where related ancestors lived. | |||
*The occupation of your ancestor or his or her relatives. (This may indicate the size or industries of the town.) | |||
It may also be helpful to know: | |||
*The size of the town. | |||
The | *Nearby localities, such as large cities. | ||
*Nearby features, such as rivers and mountains. | |||
*Industries in the area. | |||
*Other names the town was called. | |||
Nearby localities, such as large cities. | |||
Nearby features, such as rivers and mountains. | |||
Industries in the area. | |||
Other names the town was called. | |||
Parish boundary maps can also be helpful when determining which parish church records to search. They can help you identify neighboring parishes if you need to search through the various parishes in a given region. | Parish boundary maps can also be helpful when determining which parish church records to search. They can help you identify neighboring parishes if you need to search through the various parishes in a given region. | ||