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Knowing the place of origin (parish or townland) in Ireland is extremely beneficial in finding the desired ancestor because of common names. Even if the parish or townland is not found, knowing the county will significantly narrow search results. Try the following suggestions: <br><br> | Knowing the place of origin (parish or townland) in Ireland is extremely beneficial in finding the desired ancestor because of common names. Even if the parish or townland is not found, knowing the county will significantly narrow search results. Try the following suggestions: <br><br> | ||
*'''Survey previous research of the ancestor and their family''' (including parents, siblings, spouses, children). | *'''Survey previous research of the ancestor and their family''' (including parents, siblings, spouses, children). | ||
::*[https://www.familysearch.org/tree | ::*[https://www.familysearch.org/tree FamilySearch Family Tree] | ||
::*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1030 Ancestry Member Trees] | ::*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1030 Ancestry Member Trees] | ||
::*[https://www.geni.com/login Geni.com] | ::*[https://www.geni.com/login Geni.com] | ||
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*'''Search records in country of arrival'''. Some useful records include: | *'''Search records in country of arrival'''. Some useful records include: | ||
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* Biographies | * Biographies | ||
* Cemetery records | * Cemetery records | ||
* Census records | * Census records | ||
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* County histories | * County histories | ||
* Genealogies | * Genealogies | ||
* | * Land records | ||
* | * Military records | ||
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* Naturalization records | * Naturalization records | ||
* Newspapers | * Newspapers | ||
* Obituaries | * Obituaries | ||
* Passenger lists<br>(especially after 1900) | * Passenger lists <br>(especially after 1900) | ||
* Probate records | * Probate records | ||
* Tombstones | |||
* Vital records | |||
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*'''Search records in Ireland'''. Some useful records include: | *'''Search records in Ireland'''. Some useful records include: | ||
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* [[Ireland Church Records|Church records]] | * [[Ireland Church Records|Church records]] | ||
* [[Ireland Civil Registration|Civil registration]] | * [[Ireland Civil Registration|Civil registration]] | ||
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* [[Ireland Compiled Genealogies|Genealogies]] | * [[Ireland Compiled Genealogies|Genealogies]] | ||
Revision as of 14:21, 6 March 2019
Finding the Ireland Place of Origin
Knowing the place of origin (parish or townland) in Ireland is extremely beneficial in finding the desired ancestor because of common names. Even if the parish or townland is not found, knowing the county will significantly narrow search results. Try the following suggestions:
- Survey previous research of the ancestor and their family (including parents, siblings, spouses, children).
- Search records in country of arrival. Some useful records include:
- Biographies
- Cemetery records
- Census records
- Church records
- County histories
- Genealogies
- Land records
- Military records
- Naturalization records
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Passenger lists
(especially after 1900) - Probate records
- Tombstones
- Vital records
- Search records in Ireland. Some useful records include:
- Localize the surname. Checking a surname distribution map may locate the likely region an ancestor is from. Search for the surname of both the father/groom and mother/bride to narrow down the region.
After place is located:
Go to Ireland Guided Research to find the vital records of your ancestor.