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==France Compiled Genealogies== | |||
The term genealogy is used in this article and in the FamilySearch 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. | The term genealogy is used in this article and in the FamilySearch 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 == | |||
Several large databases contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | Several large databases contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | ||
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'''Filae nom de famille'''. Formerly known as '''Géopatronyme''', this is a database previously hosted by the Public Library of Information in Paris listing the modern surnames of France. Upon searching for a surname, each department with ten or more persons with that surname will be shown on a map of France. The names are apparently from telephone directories. This helps researchers locate the most likely departments to search for uncommon surnames. Formerly located at geopatronyme.com, as of February 2023 the website redirects to Filae, where the map search is called the [https://www.filae.com/nom-de-famille/ Filae nom de famille]; for the page to load, the Filae website language must first be changed to French. After searching for a surname, a map is shown of where the surname is found. Below the map, click on "Dans les communes" to see a list of communes (municipalities) and how many instances of the surname are found in each (click on "Voir le classement général" at the bottom of the box for a full list). | '''Filae nom de famille'''. Formerly known as '''Géopatronyme''', this is a database previously hosted by the Public Library of Information in Paris listing the modern surnames of France. Upon searching for a surname, each department with ten or more persons with that surname will be shown on a map of France. The names are apparently from telephone directories. This helps researchers locate the most likely departments to search for uncommon surnames. Formerly located at geopatronyme.com, as of February 2023 the website redirects to Filae, where the map search is called the [https://www.filae.com/nom-de-famille/ Filae nom de famille]; for the page to load, the Filae website language must first be changed to French. After searching for a surname, a map is shown of where the surname is found. Below the map, click on "Dans les communes" to see a list of communes (municipalities) and how many instances of the surname are found in each (click on "Voir le classement général" at the bottom of the box for a full list). | ||
== Family Histories == | |||
Some French families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. | Some French families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. | ||
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*Smart, Geoffrey. A French Emigre Ancestor. Therese Elisabet Vintrignier was born in Paris, and emigrated to Northampton, England with an aunt and uncle Mr. and Madame Pelissier. She married a Mr. Wiggerham and they had 4 sons and 4 daughters. Article covers 1768-1887, and is found in Sussex Family Historian vol. # 7. Dec.1974, pages 200-201. FamilySearch Library Ref. 942.25 B2su | *Smart, Geoffrey. A French Emigre Ancestor. Therese Elisabet Vintrignier was born in Paris, and emigrated to Northampton, England with an aunt and uncle Mr. and Madame Pelissier. She married a Mr. Wiggerham and they had 4 sons and 4 daughters. Article covers 1768-1887, and is found in Sussex Family Historian vol. # 7. Dec.1974, pages 200-201. FamilySearch Library Ref. 942.25 B2su | ||
== 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|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|Civil Registration]]" section. | ||
==Family Account Books (Livres De Raison)== | |||
*See [[France Livres De Raison (Family Account Books)|France Livres De Raison (Family Account Books)]] for more information. | *See [[France Livres De Raison (Family Account Books)|France Livres De Raison (Family Account Books)]] for more information. | ||
== Genealogical Collections == | |||
The FamilySearch Library has some collections of genealogical material for French families. These may include published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages, as well as the research files of prominent, recognized genealogists. | The FamilySearch Library has some collections of genealogical material for French families. These may include published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages, as well as the research files of prominent, recognized genealogists. | ||
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