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Regarding marriage and death records, name changes, shortened names, or nicknames may have been used by your ancestors, so pay attention to other relationships (parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.) that can confirm whether you have the right person/record. | Regarding marriage and death records, name changes, shortened names, or nicknames may have been used by your ancestors, so pay attention to other relationships (parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.) that can confirm whether you have the right person/record. | ||
Naturalization records are good for tracing your ancestors origins, i.e., where they moved from and when. | |||
Election and land records are used to trace your ancestors' migration, i.e., where they lived throughout their life, their economic situation, and their civil status. | |||
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