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Because of common names, knowing the place of origin (county or parish) in Wales is important and will narrow search results. Try the following suggestions:<br><br> | |||
*'''Survey previous research of the ancestor and their family''' (including parents, siblings, spouses, children). | *'''Survey previous research of the ancestor and their family''' (including parents, siblings, spouses, children). | ||
Latest revision as of 14:42, 18 February 2020
Because of common names, knowing the place of origin (county or parish) in Wales is important and will narrow search results. Try the following suggestions:
- Survey previous research of the ancestor and their family (including parents, siblings, spouses, children).
- Search records in country of arrival. Some useful records include:
- Biographies
- Birth, marriage, death certificates
- Cemetery records
- Census records
- Church records
- Genealogies
- Journals
- Land and property records
- Letters
- Military records
- Naturalization records
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Passenger lists
- Passport applications
- Probate records
- Search records in England. Some useful records include:
- Localize the surname. Checking a surname distribution map may locate the likely region an ancestor is from. Search for the surname of both the father/groom and the mother/bride to narrow down the region.
After place is located:
Go to Wales Guided Research to find the vital records of your ancestor.