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''[[Germans from Russia|Germans from Russia ]] > Search Strategies''<br> | ''[[Germans from Russia|Germans from Russia ]] > Search Strategies''<br> | ||
For a more detailed description of the 5-step research process see [[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]]. | For a more detailed description of the 5-step research process see [[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]]. | ||
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Next, decide what you want to learn about your ancestor, such as where and when he or she was married, or the names of his parents. You may want to ask an experienced researcher or a librarian to help you select a goal that you can successfully achieve. | Next, decide what you want to learn about your ancestor, such as where and when he or she was married, or the names of his parents. You may want to ask an experienced researcher or a librarian to help you select a goal that you can successfully achieve. | ||
It is usually best to begin by verifying information about the ancestor for whom you know the most, and then continue searching from there. It is often hard to find an ancestor’s records when you know only a name and country of birth. With so little information, your research is limited to a few general indexes like the [ | It is usually best to begin by verifying information about the ancestor for whom you know the most, and then continue searching from there. It is often hard to find an ancestor’s records when you know only a name and country of birth. With so little information, your research is limited to a few general indexes like the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-style: italic;">FamilySearch.org</span></span>], [[Ancestral File|''Ancestral File'']]™, [http://productsupport.familysearch.org/SupportRoot/Eng/Frameset_Products.asp?ReqPg=ProductTopics.asp&Selected=1&Color=green&Product=PRF&DisplayName=Pedigree+Resource+File&FAQ=PRF&SS=True Pedigree Resource File], , or the various searches listed at [[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research#Databases_Online|Databases Online]]. | ||
== Step 3. Select a Record to Search == | == Step 3. Select a Record to Search == | ||
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*''Understand naming patterns''. Many families that moved from German-speaking areas to Russia followed distinct naming patterns. Understanding these customs can help you locate missing ancestors. See the “[[Germany Names, Personal|Names, Personal]]” article of the Germany Wiki page for more information. | *''Understand naming patterns''. Many families that moved from German-speaking areas to Russia followed distinct naming patterns. Understanding these customs can help you locate missing ancestors. See the “[[Germany Names, Personal|Names, Personal]]” article of the Germany Wiki page for more information. | ||
'''''Previous Research Sources.''''' Most genealogists do a survey of research previously done by others. This can save time and give you valuable information. You may want to look for:<br> | '''''Previous Research Sources.''''' Most genealogists do a survey of research previously done by others. This can save time and give you valuable information. You may want to look for:<br> | ||
*[[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research|Major online databases]]. | *[[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research|Major online databases]]. | ||
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**The International Genealogical Index®. | **The International Genealogical Index®. | ||
**Ancestral File™. | **Ancestral File™. | ||
**Pedigree Resource File. | **Pedigree Resource File. | ||
*Printed family histories, genealogies, and biographies. | *Printed family histories, genealogies, and biographies. | ||
**'''''Family History Library Catalog [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=surnamesearch&columns=*,0,0 Surname Search].''''' Search using just the family’s surname. This searches the world’s largest genealogical library for works with this family name as a main subject. | **'''''Family History Library Catalog [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=surnamesearch&columns=*,0,0 Surname Search].''''' Search using just the family’s surname. This searches the world’s largest genealogical library for works with this family name as a main subject. | ||
**[http://worldcat.org/advancedsearch '''''WorldCatalog Advanced Search''''']. In the '''''Subject''''' field enter the surname and “family” like this, '''Barth family'''. This searches the catalogs and displays the results from thousands of North American libraries at once. | **[http://worldcat.org/advancedsearch '''''WorldCatalog Advanced Search''''']. In the '''''Subject''''' field enter the surname and “family” like this, '''Barth family'''. This searches the catalogs and displays the results from thousands of North American libraries at once. | ||
*Query Russian and Ukrainian [[Germans from Russia Archives and Libraries#Village_Coordinators|Village Coordinators]]. | *Query Russian and Ukrainian [[Germans from Russia Archives and Libraries#Village_Coordinators|Village Coordinators]]. | ||
*Local histories. | *Local histories. | ||
**'''''Family History Library Catalog [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 Place Search].''''' Search with the county, town, or village in the first field. Put the nation or state in the second field. In the "Place search results" click the appropriate place. If any of the entries for that place are for the topic '''History''', click it to see the details. | **'''''Family History Library Catalog [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 Place Search].''''' Search with the county, town, or village in the first field. Put the nation or state in the second field. In the "Place search results" click the appropriate place. If any of the entries for that place are for the topic '''History''', click it to see the details. | ||
**[http://worldcat.org/advancedsearch '''''WorldCatalog Advanced Search''''']. In the '''''Subject''''' field enter the county or town name and “history” like this, '''Cook Illinois history''', or '''Sudbury Ontario history'''. | **[http://worldcat.org/advancedsearch '''''WorldCatalog Advanced Search''''']. In the '''''Subject''''' field enter the county or town name and “history” like this, '''Cook Illinois history''', or '''Sudbury Ontario history'''. | ||
*Articles in genealogical periodicals. Use the '''''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''''' [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi/search/people '''''People Search'''''] for a family name in over a million article titles in genealogical periodicals. Put the family name in the '''Surname''' field and click the ''Search'' button. If the Article Results List is too long, redo the search but in the '''Keyword''' field add the two-letter postal abbreviation for the state where they lived. | *Articles in genealogical periodicals. Use the '''''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''''' [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi/search/people '''''People Search'''''] for a family name in over a million article titles in genealogical periodicals. Put the family name in the '''Surname''' field and click the ''Search'' button. If the Article Results List is too long, redo the search but in the '''Keyword''' field add the two-letter postal abbreviation for the state where they lived. | ||