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==== Step 2. Decide What You Want to Learn ==== | ==== Step 2. Decide What You Want to Learn ==== | ||
Select a specific relative or ancestor born in [[Iceland|Iceland]] for whom you know at least a name, the village or parish where he or she lived in Iceland, and an approximate date when he or she lived there. It is also very helpful to know the names of other family members born in Iceland . | Select a specific relative or ancestor born in [[Iceland Genealogy|Iceland]] for whom you know at least a name, the village or parish where he or she lived in Iceland, and an approximate date when he or she lived there. It is also very helpful to know the names of other family members born in Iceland . | ||
Next, decide what you want to learn about your ancestor, such as where and when he was married, or the names of his parents. You may want to ask an experienced researcher to help you select a goal that you can achieve. | Next, decide what you want to learn about your ancestor, such as where and when he was married, or the names of his parents. You may want to ask an experienced researcher to help you select a goal that you can achieve. | ||
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* Locate the town or place of residence. | * Locate the town or place of residence. | ||
Examine maps, gazetteers, postal guides, and other place-finding aids to learn as much as you can about each of the places where your ancestors lived. Identify the major migration routes, nearby cities, county boundaries, other geographical features, and government or ecclesiastical jurisdictions. Place-finding aids are described in the "Gazetteers," "History," and "Maps," sections through the Iceland | Examine maps, gazetteers, postal guides, and other place-finding aids to learn as much as you can about each of the places where your ancestors lived. Identify the major migration routes, nearby cities, county boundaries, other geographical features, and government or ecclesiastical jurisdictions. Place-finding aids are described in the "Gazetteers," "History," and "Maps," sections through the Iceland : Portal of the FamilySearch Wiki. | ||
* Review local history. | * Review local history. | ||
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* Church Records. | * Church Records. | ||
* Census Records. | * Census Records. | ||
** [http://www.manntal.is/?lang=en National Archives of Iceland Census Database] | |||
* Probate Records. | * Probate Records. | ||
[[Category:Iceland]] | [[Category:Iceland Research Strategies]] | ||
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