Tracing Immigrants Origin Record Finder
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This table can help you decide which records to search. In Column 1, find the search tactic you selected. In Column 2, find the record types that are most likely to have the information you need. Then turn to that record type in this section. Additional records that may be useful are in Column 3. The terms used in both Columns 2 and 3 are the same as the record headings used in this portal and the subject headings used in the FamilySearch Catalog. |
1. Search Tactic... |
2. Look First In... |
3. Then Search... |
1. Survey general previous research |
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2. Search nationwide records |
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3. Search departure records |
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4. Localize the surname |
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5. Search regional records |
Church Records, Civil Registration, Genealogy, History, Societies, Periodicals, Court Records |
Directories, Census, Newspapers, Taxation, Military Records, Land and Property |
6. Search local records |
Genealogy, Periodicals, Societies, Newspapers, Probate Records, Taxation, Court Records, Population, Land and Property |