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[[Image:Flag of Finland (bordered).jpg|right|200x180px|Flag of Finland (bordered).jpg]]Back to [[Finland|Finland Page]]►  
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<br>Learn about the types of records used for Finnish research. Several factors can affect your choice of which records to search. Factors such as: record contents, availability, ease of use, time period covered, and reliability of the records, as well as the likelihood that your ancestor will be listed in them must be considered.  
<br>Learn about the types of records used for Finnish research. Several factors can affect your choice of which records to search. Factors such as: record contents, availability, ease of use, time period covered, and reliability of the records, as well as the likelihood that your ancestor will be listed in them must be considered.  
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*Search original records.<br>
*Search original records.<br>


'''Remember to search from the known to the unknown,''' building evidence as you go. Let’s look at each of these steps more closely.<br>  
''Remember to search from the known to the unknown,'' building evidence as you go. Let’s look at each of these steps more closely.<br>  


=== 1- Obtaining Background Information  ===
=== 1- Obtaining Background Information  ===
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As you search original records for your Finnish ancestors, most of your time will be spend searching [[Finland Church Records|Finnish Church Records]]. A knowledge of what records were kept and their availability will help greatly.  
As you search original records for your Finnish ancestors, most of your time will be spend searching [[Finland Church Records|Finnish Church Records]]. A knowledge of what records were kept and their availability will help greatly.  


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