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[[Image:Flag of Finland (bordered).jpg|right|200x180px]]Back to [[Finland|Finland | [[Image:Flag of Finland (bordered).jpg|right|200x180px|Flag of Finland (bordered).jpg]]Back to [[Finland|Finland Page]]► | ||
<br>Learn about the types of records used for Finnish research. Several factors can affect your choice of which records to search. Factors such as: record contents, availability, ease of use, time period covered, and reliability of the records, as well as the likelihood that your ancestor will be listed in them must be considered. | <br>Learn about the types of records used for Finnish research. Several factors can affect your choice of which records to search. Factors such as: record contents, availability, ease of use, time period covered, and reliability of the records, as well as the likelihood that your ancestor will be listed in them must be considered. | ||
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To do effective research you should: | To do effective research you should: | ||
*Begin by obtaining some background information.<br> | *Begin by obtaining some background information.<br> | ||
*Look for any research that may have been previously done on the individual or family of interest.<br> | *Look for any research that may have been previously done on the individual or family of interest.<br> | ||
*Search original records.<br> | *Search original records.<br> | ||
Remember to search from the known to the unknown, building evidence as you go. Let’s look at each of these steps more closely.<br> | Remember to search from the known to the unknown, building evidence as you go. Let’s look at each of these steps more closely.<br> | ||
=== 1- Obtaining Background Information === | === 1- Obtaining Background Information === | ||
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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 "[[Finland Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]," "[[Finland History|History]]," and "[[Finland Maps|Maps]]," sections through the Finland Portal of the FamilySearch Wiki.<br> | 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 "[[Finland Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]," "[[Finland History|History]]," and "[[Finland Maps|Maps]]," sections through the Finland Portal of the FamilySearch Wiki.<br> | ||
*Review local history. <br> | *Review local history. <br> | ||
It will help to understand Finland's history. If possible, study a history of the areas where your ancestors lived. Look for clues about the people, places, and events that may have affected their lives and the records about them. Records with information about migration routes, nearby cities, county boundaries, governmental jurisdictions, and local historical events may be described in periodicals from the area. <br> | It will help to understand Finland's history. If possible, study a history of the areas where your ancestors lived. Look for clues about the people, places, and events that may have affected their lives and the records about them. Records with information about migration routes, nearby cities, county boundaries, governmental jurisdictions, and local historical events may be described in periodicals from the area. <br> | ||
*Learn about Finnish jurisdictions. <br> | *Learn about Finnish jurisdictions. <br> | ||
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*Understand naming patterns. <br> | *Understand naming patterns. <br> | ||
The naming patterns of Finland were influenced by factors such as: where you ancestor lived (in the city or a rural area), the time period, the social standing and the occupation. Be very careful in making conclusions of relationship. Understanding the naming customs can help you locate missing ancestors, and prevent the mistake of choosing an incorrect ancestor or family.<br> | The naming patterns of Finland were influenced by factors such as: where you ancestor lived (in the city or a rural area), the time period, the social standing and the occupation. Be very careful in making conclusions of relationship. Understanding the naming customs can help you locate missing ancestors, and prevent the mistake of choosing an incorrect ancestor or family.<br> | ||
*Understand local customs. <br> | *Understand local customs. <br> | ||