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==Finding the Town of Origin== | ==Finding the Town of Origin== | ||
In order to research your family in their "old" country, it is essential that you have identified the place where they came from. You must know the city, town, or parish that they came from. | In order to research your family in their "old" country, it is essential that you have identified the place where they came from. You must know the city, town, or parish that they came from. | ||
<span style="color:DarkViolet">If you are using emigration or immigration records primarily to determine town of origin, know that there are other records and strategies which may also help. The balance of this article will explain those options.</span> | |||
== Important Tips == | == Important Tips == | ||