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''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy ]] > Minorties''<br> | ''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy ]] > Minorties''<br> | ||
From the time of the Diaspora to the creation of the Jewish state of Israel, Jews have been considered a religious minority wherever they lived. When they left their homelands, they were also considered part of the ethnic minority of the place they immigrated from. It is important to learn the history of the ethnic groups your ancestors belonged to. For example, you might study a history of the Russians in New York, Germans in Wisconsin, or the Poles in Canada. This historical background could tell you where your ancestors lived and when they lived there, where they migrated, the types of records they might be listed in, and other information that would help you understand your family’s history. | From the time of the Diaspora to the creation of the Jewish state of Israel, Jews have been considered a religious minority wherever they lived. When they left their homelands, they were also considered part of the ethnic minority of the place they immigrated from. It is important to learn the history of the ethnic groups your ancestors belonged to. For example, you might study a history of the Russians in New York, Germans in Wisconsin, or the Poles in Canada. This historical background could tell you where your ancestors lived and when they lived there, where they migrated, the types of records they might be listed in, and other information that would help you understand your family’s history. | ||
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The Family History Library has many records of minorities. Check for these records in the Family History Library Catalog. | The Family History Library has many records of minorities. Check for these records in the Family History Library Catalog. | ||
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[[Category:Jews]] | [[Category:Jews]] | ||