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Some places have directories that list only Jews. For example, England has directories of Jews beginning in the 19th century.  
Some places have directories that list only Jews. For example, England has directories of Jews beginning in the 19th century.  


The Family History Library has many directories that date from the late 1700s to the present day. Some directories list only certain types of trades people or businesses. Check for these records in the FamilySearch Catalog. Most will be listed in the locality search section of the catalog under the name of the city where your ancestor lived.  
The FamilySearch Library has many directories that date from the late 1700s to the present day. Some directories list only certain types of trades people or businesses. Check for these records in the FamilySearch Catalog. Most will be listed in the locality search section of the catalog under the name of the city where your ancestor lived.  


You can use modern telephone directories to locate relatives or organizations that can help with your research. An Internet site that has links to telephone directories for various states and countries is:  
You can use modern telephone directories to locate relatives or organizations that can help with your research. An Internet site that has links to telephone directories for various states and countries is: