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*[[Quebec Church Records| Church Records]] often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900. | *[[Quebec Church Records| Church Records]] often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900. | ||
=== I Can’t Find | === I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This can help you find possible relatives. | *If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This can help you find possible relatives. | ||
*Search the records of nearby areas. *Check for other names. An individual might appear under an unexpected name for a variety of reasons: | *Search the records of nearby areas. *Check for other names. An individual might appear under an unexpected name for a variety of reasons: | ||