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'''Family History Centers.''' The Family History Library can loan copies of most records on microfilm to thousands of Family History Centers worldwide. There is a small duplication and postage fee for this service. | '''Family History Centers.''' The Family History Library can loan copies of most records on microfilm to thousands of Family History Centers worldwide. There is a small duplication and postage fee for this service. | ||
'''Local Archives and Libraries.''' Although the Family History Library has many records on microfilm or microfiche, others are available only at local or national archives and libraries. See "Archives and Libraries" for more information. | '''Local Archives and Libraries.''' Although the Family History Library has many records on microfilm or microfiche, others are available only at local or national archives and libraries. See "[[Jewish_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" for more information. | ||
'''Libraries and Interlibrary Loan.''' Public, academic, and other research libraries may have some published sources for Jewish research. Many provide interlibrary loan services that allow you to borrow records from other libraries. | '''Libraries and Interlibrary Loan.''' Public, academic, and other research libraries may have some published sources for Jewish research. Many provide interlibrary loan services that allow you to borrow records from other libraries. | ||
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Be aware that most Jews did not have surnames prior to 1800. Before surnames were adopted, Jews used a patronymic naming system. | Be aware that most Jews did not have surnames prior to 1800. Before surnames were adopted, Jews used a patronymic naming system. | ||
Watch for spelling variations. Spelling was not standardized until the late 1800s, and names were often written phonetically. Also, if a family moved to a new country with a new language, they often changed the spelling of their name to phonetically conform to that country’s language. | Watch for spelling variations. Spelling was not standardized until the late 1800s, and names were often written phonetically. Also, if a family moved to a new country with a new language, they often changed the spelling of their name to phonetically conform to that country’s language. | ||
=== Step 6. Use the Information === | === Step 6. Use the Information === | ||