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The term genealogy is used in this | The term genealogy is used in this article and in the Family History Library Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information gathered by individuals, other researchers, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are compiled from other sources of information, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | ||
Additional sources of genealogy for noble families in France are described in the "[[France Nobility|Nobility]]" section. | Additional sources of genealogy for noble families in France are described in the "[[France Nobility|Nobility]]" section. | ||
=== Major Collections and Databases === | === Major Collections and Databases === | ||
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[http://www.sante-limousin.fr/public/associations-dusagers/les-associations-membres/union-regionale-des-associations-familiales-uraf Union Régionale des Associations Généalogiques du Nordet du Pas-de-Calais]<br>133 rue de Silly<br>92100 Boulogne<br>FRANCE<br>Telephone 1-46-03-45-24 | [http://www.sante-limousin.fr/public/associations-dusagers/les-associations-membres/union-regionale-des-associations-familiales-uraf Union Régionale des Associations Généalogiques du Nordet du Pas-de-Calais]<br>133 rue de Silly<br>92100 Boulogne<br>FRANCE<br>Telephone 1-46-03-45-24 | ||
'''Géopatronyme'''. The Public Library of Information in Paris has a computer database that lists the modern surnames of France. Researchers enter a surname into the computer and each department with ten or more persons with that surname will be shown on a map of France. The number of names in that department will also be shown. The names are apparently from telephone directories. This helps researchers locate the most likely departments to search for uncommon surnames. | '''Géopatronyme'''. The Public Library of Information in Paris has a computer database that lists the modern surnames of France. Researchers enter a surname into the computer and each department with ten or more persons with that surname will be shown on a map of France. The number of names in that department will also be shown. The names are apparently from telephone directories. This helps researchers locate the most likely departments to search for uncommon surnames. | ||
=== Family Histories === | === Family Histories === | ||
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*Arnaud, Étienne. ''Répertoire de généalogies françaises imprimées (French genealogical bibliography)''. Three Volumes. Paris, France: Berger-Levrault, 1978-1982. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=944+D23a 944 D23a]; book has been digitized.) This book indexes many periodical articles and published genealogies. Each listing cites a home area in France. The source reference is shown in an abbreviated form. Each source has to be looked up at the beginning of the volume in the list of abbreviations [Liste des sigles]. The reference number given after the name of the author and the name of the source is the call number at the National Library. The Family History Library has a few of the sources found in the Author/Title section of the Family History Library Catalog. | *Arnaud, Étienne. ''Répertoire de généalogies françaises imprimées (French genealogical bibliography)''. Three Volumes. Paris, France: Berger-Levrault, 1978-1982. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=944+D23a 944 D23a]; book has been digitized.) This book indexes many periodical articles and published genealogies. Each listing cites a home area in France. The source reference is shown in an abbreviated form. Each source has to be looked up at the beginning of the volume in the list of abbreviations [Liste des sigles]. The reference number given after the name of the author and the name of the source is the call number at the National Library. The Family History Library has a few of the sources found in the Author/Title section of the Family History Library Catalog. | ||
=== Family Civil Registration Booklets === | === Family Civil Registration Booklets === | ||
After 1877 the civil registrar gave a booklet [livret de famille] to each couple whose marriage he performed. For details, see the "[[France Civil Registration- Vital Records|Civil Registration]]" section. | After 1877 the civil registrar gave a booklet [livret de famille] to each couple whose marriage he performed. For details, see the "[[France Civil Registration- Vital Records|Civil Registration]]" section. | ||
=== Genealogical Collections === | === Genealogical Collections === | ||