Chinese Record Finder: Difference between revisions
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*[[Chinese Obituaries|Obituaries]] | *[[Chinese Obituaries|Obituaries]] | ||
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*[[Chinese Census|Census]] | *[[Chinese Census|Census]] | ||
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*[[Chinese Newspapers|Newspapers]] | *[[Chinese Newspapers|Newspapers]] | ||
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*[[Chinese Cemeteries|Cemeteries]] | *[[Chinese Cemeteries|Cemeteries]] | ||
*[[Chinese Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]]<br>(after 1915) | *[[Chinese Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]]<br>(after 1915) | ||
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*[[Chinese Probate Records|Probate Records]] | *[[Chinese Probate Records|Probate Records]] | ||
*[[Chinese Military Records|Military Records]] | *[[Chinese Military Records|Military Records]] | ||
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*[[Chinese Church Records|Church Records]] | *[[Chinese Church Records|Church Records]] | ||
*[[Chinese Newspapers|Newspapers]] | *[[Chinese Newspapers|Newspapers]] | ||
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*[[Chinese Cemeteries|Cemeteries]] | *[[Chinese Cemeteries|Cemeteries]] | ||
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*[[Chinese Newspapers|Newspapers]] | *[[Chinese Newspapers|Newspapers]] | ||
*[[Chinese Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]] | *[[Chinese Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]] | ||
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*[[Chinese Biography|Biography]] | *[[Chinese Biography|Biography]] | ||
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*[[Chinese Cemeteries|Cemeteries]] | *[[Chinese Cemeteries|Cemeteries]] | ||
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Record Finder Table for Chinese[edit | edit source]
The following Record Finder table assists researchers in determining record types that may list the information they are looking for.
Order of Records[edit | edit source]
The typically most reliable sources are listed at the top of the list. However, depending on the time period of the record and location, multiple records in the list may need to be searched to achieve the objective. Alternative records are listed as well in case traditional records do not provide the desired information.
List of Topics[edit | edit source]
This Record Finder table links to the Chinese topic Wiki pages, containing databases and other information about accessing the records.
Vital Events[edit | edit source]
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| Birth date and place | ||
| Marriage place and date |
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| Death date, place, and burial |
Maiden Names and Family Members[edit | edit source]
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| Parents, children, spouses, and other family members | ||
| Living relatives |
Immigration and Country of Origin[edit | edit source]
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| City or Country of foreign birth |
Residences and Locations[edit | edit source]
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Personal Details and Affiliations[edit | edit source]
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