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The term genealogy is used in this article and in the | The term genealogy is used in this article and in the FamilySearch Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information gathered by individuals, researchers, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These records can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are compiled from other sources, you must carefully evaluate them for accuracy. For help with [[Finnish-American Genealogy]], click [[Finnish-American Genealogy|here]]. | ||
=== Major Collections and Databases === | === Major Collections and Databases === | ||
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Ancestral File. This file, part of FamilySearch™, contains family history information linked in family groups and pedigrees that have been contributed since 1979. As of 1992 the file contains the names of millions of persons, including thousands of Finnish families. Ancestral File can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for people in the file. | Ancestral File. This file, part of FamilySearch™, contains family history information linked in family groups and pedigrees that have been contributed since 1979. As of 1992 the file contains the names of millions of persons, including thousands of Finnish families. Ancestral File can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for people in the file. | ||
Family Group Records Collection. More than eight million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This includes many Finnish families. There are two major sections: the Archive Section and the Patrons Section. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Author/Title Search of the | Family Group Records Collection. More than eight million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This includes many Finnish families. There are two major sections: the Archive Section and the Patrons Section. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Author/Title Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION | FAMILY GROUP RECORDS COLLECTION | ||
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Some Finnish families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These histories or newsletters usually include several generations of the family. | Some Finnish families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These histories or newsletters usually include several generations of the family. | ||
The Family History Library has some published Finnish family histories and newsletters. These are listed in the Surname Search of the | The Family History Library has some published Finnish family histories and newsletters. These are listed in the Surname Search of the FamilySearch Catalog and in the Locality Search of the catalog under the place where the family was most prominent. Not every name found in a family history will be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog; only the major surnames discussed in the history are included in the catalog. | ||
One fairly comprehensive family genealogy is: | One fairly comprehensive family genealogy is: | ||
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Tervola, Lappi,1612–1866 (FS Library film 1259706 items 3–4;) la, Lappi, 1620–1968 (FS Library film 1259701;) | Tervola, Lappi,1612–1866 (FS Library film 1259706 items 3–4;) la, Lappi, 1620–1968 (FS Library film 1259701;) | ||
This collection uses a numbering system that allows you to easily follow families for several generations. To find out which years each film covers, see the | This collection uses a numbering system that allows you to easily follow families for several generations. To find out which years each film covers, see the FamilySearch Catalog, in which family registers are referred to as Perheluettelot. | ||
The other collection of family registers, titled Henkilökortit, is on microfiche and was compiled by O. V. Kankaanranta. This collection lists family groups alphabetically and includes information from about 1610 to the early 1900s for the following parishes in Vaasa County: | The other collection of family registers, titled Henkilökortit, is on microfiche and was compiled by O. V. Kankaanranta. This collection lists family groups alphabetically and includes information from about 1610 to the early 1900s for the following parishes in Vaasa County: | ||
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Veteli (FS Library fiche 6060446, 2592–2600, 2614–2627.)<br>Perho (FS Library fiche 6060446, 2601–13;) | Veteli (FS Library fiche 6060446, 2592–2600, 2614–2627.)<br>Perho (FS Library fiche 6060446, 2601–13;) | ||
For the alphabetical breakdown on each fiche of Henkilökortit, see the | For the alphabetical breakdown on each fiche of Henkilökortit, see the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
Various historical books, including genealogies, have been published by two societies in Finland: | Various historical books, including genealogies, have been published by two societies in Finland: | ||
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See [[Finland Societies]] for more information about these two societies. | See [[Finland Societies]] for more information about these two societies. | ||
To find genealogical collections and family histories listed in the Locality Search of the | To find genealogical collections and family histories listed in the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog, look under: | ||
FINLAND- GENEALOGY | FINLAND- GENEALOGY | ||
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