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=Finding the Wales Place of Origin=
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Because of common names, knowing the place of origin (county or parish) in Wales is important and will narrow search results. Try the following suggestions:<br><br>
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Knowing the place of origin (county or parish) in Wales is extremely beneficial in finding the desired ancestor because of common names. Knowing this 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 FamilySearch Family Tree]
::*[https://www.familysearch.org/tree/find/name 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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* Genealogies  
* Genealogies  
* Journals
* Journals
* Land and property  
* Land and property records
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* Letters
* Letters
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*'''Search records in England'''. Some useful records include:
*'''Search records in England'''. Some useful records include:
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* [[Wales Military Records|Military records]]
* [[Wales Military Records|Military records]]
* [[Wales Newspapers|Newspapers]]
* [[Wales Newspapers|Newspapers]]
* [[Wales Probate Records|Probate records]]
* [[Wales Probate Records|Wills and probate]]
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Latest revision as of 14:42, 18 February 2020

Because of common names, knowing the place of origin (county or parish) in Wales is important and will 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
  • Birth, marriage, death certificates
  • Cemetery records
  • Census records
  • Church records
  • Genealogies
  • Journals
  • Land and property records
  • Letters
  • Military records
  • Naturalization records
  • Newspapers
  • Obituaries
  • Passenger lists
  • Passport applications
  • Probate records
  • Search records in England. 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 the mother/bride to narrow down the region.


After place is located:

Go to Wales Guided Research to find the vital records of your ancestor.




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