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''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy ]] > Search Strategies''<br> | ''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy ]] > Search Strategies''<br> | ||
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*Family histories, genealogies, and abstracts or transcripts of records on the Internet | *Family histories, genealogies, and abstracts or transcripts of records on the Internet | ||
*Compiled records of the Family History Library | *Compiled records of the Family History Library | ||
*FamilySearch™ [[ | *FamilySearch™ [[International Genealogical Index (IGI)|International Genealogical Index (IGI)]] | ||
*FamilySearch™ [[ | *FamilySearch™ [[Ancestral File|Ancestral File]] | ||
*Vital Records Index British Isles and Vital Records Index North America. See "[[Jewish Genealogy|Genealogy]]" for details about these sources. Similar indexes for other countries are in production. | *Vital Records Index British Isles and Vital Records Index North America. See "[[Jewish Genealogy|Genealogy]]" for details about these sources. Similar indexes for other countries are in production. | ||
*[[ | *[[Pedigree Resource File|Pedigree Resource File]] | ||
These records are described in "[[Jewish Biography|Biography]]," "[[Jewish Genealogy|Genealogy]]," and "[[Jewish Societies|Societies]]." Remember, information in compiled records may have some inaccuracies, and the information in them should be verified. | These records are described in "[[Jewish Biography|Biography]]," "[[Jewish Genealogy|Genealogy]]," and "[[Jewish Societies|Societies]]." Remember, information in compiled records may have some inaccuracies, and the information in them should be verified. | ||
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*Records of Jewish communities. | *Records of Jewish communities. | ||
Most researchers begin with civil registration, census records, church records, or probate records. | Most researchers begin with civil registration, census records, church records, or probate records. | ||
=== Step 4. Use the Internet === | === Step 4. Use the Internet === | ||
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:Family History Library <br>35 North West Temple Street <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400 | :Family History Library <br>35 North West Temple Street <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400 | ||
*''Family History Centers. ''The Family History Library can loan copies of most records on microfilm to thousands of [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhc/frameset_fhc.asp?PAGE=library_fhc_about.asp Family History Centers] worldwide. There is a small duplication and postage fee for this service. To find a center near you, [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp click here].<br> | *''Family History Centers. ''The Family History Library can loan copies of most records on microfilm to thousands of [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhc/frameset_fhc.asp?PAGE=library_fhc_about.asp Family History Centers] worldwide. There is a small duplication and postage fee for this service. To find a center near you, [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp click here].<br> | ||
*''Local Archives and Libraries. ''Although the Family History Library has many records on microfilm or microfiche, others are available only at local or national archives and libraries. See "[[Jewish Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" for more information. | *''Local Archives and Libraries. ''Although the Family History Library has many records on microfilm or microfiche, others are available only at local or national archives and libraries. See "[[Jewish Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" for more information. | ||
*''Libraries and Interlibrary Loan.'' Public, academic, and other research libraries may have some published sources for Jewish research. Many provide interlibrary loan services that allow you to borrow records from other libraries. | *''Libraries and Interlibrary Loan.'' Public, academic, and other research libraries may have some published sources for Jewish research. Many provide interlibrary loan services that allow you to borrow records from other libraries. | ||
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*''Professional Researchers.'' You can hire a researcher, many of whom specialize in Jewish research. Others specialize in research in various countries or states. [[Hiring a Professional Researcher|Lists of qualified professional researchers]] for various geographical areas are available from the Family History Library. Archives or family history societies may also provide lists of people who can do research for you. Jewish and other genealogical periodicals usually contain names and addresses of people or companies that do research for hire. Researchers can also be found on genealogy Internet sites. | *''Professional Researchers.'' You can hire a researcher, many of whom specialize in Jewish research. Others specialize in research in various countries or states. [[Hiring a Professional Researcher|Lists of qualified professional researchers]] for various geographical areas are available from the Family History Library. Archives or family history societies may also provide lists of people who can do research for you. Jewish and other genealogical periodicals usually contain names and addresses of people or companies that do research for hire. Researchers can also be found on genealogy Internet sites. | ||
*''Photocopies.'' The Family History Library and some other libraries offer limited [[ | *''Photocopies.'' The Family History Library and some other libraries offer limited [[Photoduplication Services|photoduplication services]] for a small fee. Books protected by copyright cannot be copied in their entirety. However, a few pages can usually be copied for personal research (you must specify the exact pages you need). The library does not copy large portions of a microfilm. To get a copy of a major portion of a film, write to the archive where the original material is stored for permission and then contact the library with your request. | ||
To contact libraries or professional researchers or any other family historian, write a brief, specific letter. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped, long envelope when writing within your own country. When writing to a foreign country, enclose three international reply coupons (available from your post office). You will usually need to pay in advance for photocopy or search services. | To contact libraries or professional researchers or any other family historian, write a brief, specific letter. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped, long envelope when writing within your own country. When writing to a foreign country, enclose three international reply coupons (available from your post office). You will usually need to pay in advance for photocopy or search services. | ||
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*''Search for one generation at a time.'' Do not try to connect your family to others who have the same surname if they lived more than a generation earlier than your proven ancestor. | *''Search for one generation at a time.'' Do not try to connect your family to others who have the same surname if they lived more than a generation earlier than your proven ancestor. | ||
*''[[ | *''[[Research a Family in Community Context|Search for your ancestor’s entire family]].'' Records may contain clues for identifying other family members. Search other record types and in other localities to find a missing family member. | ||
*''Search each source thoroughly.'' A small piece of information in a record may provide the clue needed to continue your research. | *''Search each source thoroughly.'' A small piece of information in a record may provide the clue needed to continue your research. | ||
*''Search several years before and after the date you think an event occurred.'' Dates in some sources may not be accurate. | *''Search several years before and after the date you think an event occurred.'' Dates in some sources may not be accurate. | ||
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*''Use indexes.'' Although not every record has been indexed, many have been. Look for an index that includes the time period, event, and place you need. Many indexes include only some of the people mentioned in the record. Make sure you check the original records after using an index. | *''Use indexes.'' Although not every record has been indexed, many have been. Look for an index that includes the time period, event, and place you need. Many indexes include only some of the people mentioned in the record. Make sure you check the original records after using an index. | ||
*''Be aware that most Jews did not have surnames prior to 1800.'' Before surnames were adopted, Jews used a patronymic naming system. | *''Be aware that most Jews did not have surnames prior to 1800.'' Before surnames were adopted, Jews used a patronymic naming system. | ||
*''Watch for [[ | *''Watch for [[Guessing a Name Variation|spelling variations]]. ''Spelling was not standardized until the late 1800s, and names were often written phonetically. Also, if a family moved to a new country with a new language, they often changed the spelling of their name to phonetically conform to that country’s language. | ||
=== Step 6. Use the Information === | === Step 6. Use the Information === | ||
[[ | [[Use the Information#Evaluate_the_Evidence|'''Evaluate the Information You Find.''']] Decide if the information you find is complete and accurate. Ask yourself the following questions: | ||
*Who provided the information? Did that person witness the event? | *Who provided the information? Did that person witness the event? | ||
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:*http://www.familysearch.org/ | :*http://www.familysearch.org/ | ||
{{Jewish|Jewish}}<br> | {{Jewish|Jewish}}<br> | ||
[[Category:Jews|Jews]] | [[Category:Jews|Jews]] | ||