The Family Tree Polish Czech And Slovak Genealogy Guide

Author : Lisa A. Alzo
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781440343315

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The Family Tree Polish, Czech And Slovak Genealogy Guide by Lisa A. Alzo Pdf

Trace your Eastern European ancestors from American shores back to the old country. This in-depth guide will walk you step-by-step through the exciting--and challenging--journey of finding your Polish, Czech, or Slovak roots. You'll learn how to identify immigrant ancestors, find your family's town of origin, locate key genealogical resources, decipher foreign-language records, and untangle the region's complicated history. The book also includes timelines, sample records, resource lists, and sample record request letters to aid your research. In this book, you'll find • The best online resources for Polish, Czech, and Slovak genealogy, plus a clear research path you can follow to find success • Tips and resources for retracing your ancestors’ journey to America • Detailed guidance for finding and using records in the old country • Helpful background on Polish, Czech, and Slovak history, geography, administrative divisions, and naming patterns • How the Three Partitions of Poland and the Austro-Hungarian Empire affect genealogical research and records • Information on administrative divisions to help you identify where your ancestors' records are kept • Sample letters for requesting records from overseas archives • Case studies that apply concepts and strategies to real-life research problems Whether your ancestors hail from Warsaw or a tiny village in the Carpathians, The Family Tree Polish, Czech and Slovak Genealogy Guide will give you the tools you need to track down your ancestors in Eastern Europe.

Author : Stephen Szabados
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-27
Category : Czech Republic
ISBN : 1728819946

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Find Your Czech and Slovak Ancestors by Stephen Szabados Pdf

This book is designed to give the researcher the tools needed to research their Czech and Slovak ancestors and find possible answers to the origins of your heritage. The book outlines a simple process that will identify where your ancestors were born and where to find their records. The author, Stephen Szabados, uses his own genealogical research experience to outline a simple process that has been successful for the author. The book lists many sources of information that will add to your family history; identify where your ancestors were born and where to find their Czech and Slovak records. Traditional sources are covered but it also discusses many new and exciting sources for records. The book includes many sample documents and tips that should prove useful for both the beginner and the veteran genealogist. The information in this book covers the most up-to-date collection of sources for Czech and Slovak genealogy and should prove to be invaluable when doing your research. This book is for people with roots in Bohemia (Czech), Slovakia, Moravia, or Silesia who feel the need to develop, preserve and share the genealogical, historical and cultural knowledge of their ancestors.

Author : Stephen Szabados
Publisher : Stephen Szabados
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Hints for Translating Polish Genealogical Records by Stephen Szabados Pdf

Are you afraid to search for the records of your Polish ancestors because you do not speak Polish? This guide will show you where to find resources that will help you overcome this problem. This quick reference will give you helpful hints to decipher the documents and allow you to find your ancestors.

Author : Janusz Cisek
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2006-03-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786422944

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Polish Refugees and the Polish American Immigration and Relief Committee by Janusz Cisek Pdf

The end of World War II found a devastated Poland under Soviet occupation. Many Poles--those displaced to work camps in Germany, those in German concentration and P.O.W. camps, and those still in Poland made the decision to immigrate to the United States. Their journey, however, would not be easy. The rigors of the war had affected America as well, and immigration laws were strict. Fortunately, many Polish refugees received help from the Polish American Immigration and Relief Committee (PAIRC). Founded in 1947 to help Polish citizens displaced by World War II, the committee continued its work as the postwar period became the Cold War era and Poles continued to flee the communist regime. This study of the PAIRC and its work includes both the broad history of the committee and stories of specific individuals, which add detail and lend insight into the plight of the refugees and the importance of the advocacy that the committee provided. Drawing on information from committee archives and firsthand consultations with prominent members, this book covers such topics as American immigration law, aid for the Polish Republic, and the effect of political change in Poland itself. It also discusses how the downfall of the communist government transformed Poland into a country that opened its own arms to the world's refugees.

Author : Allison Dolan,Family Tree Editors
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-13
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781440342042

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The Family Tree Historical Maps Book - Europe by Allison Dolan,Family Tree Editors Pdf

Journey to the Old Country From Ireland to Italy, Portugal to Poland, Germany to Greece, and everywhere in between, explore your ancestors' European homelands through more than 200 gorgeous reproductions of 18th-century maps, 19th-century and early 20th-century maps. These full-color period maps--covering the peak years of European immigration to America--will help you understand changing boundaries in ancestral countries, and inform your search for genealogical records. Inside you'll find: • Historical maps of the European continent showing how national borders evolved over three centuries • Detailed country maps illustrating key geographical units--provinces, counties, regions, cities and more • Time lines of important events in each country's history • Lists of administrative divisions by country for easy reference • A complete index to aid in viewing maps of interest in greater detail online This country-by-country atlas is an indispensable tool for European genealogy. Put your ancestral origins in geographical context, unravel the boundary changes that trip up genealogists, and envision the old country as your ancestors knew it. The book is also a valuable reference for teachers, homeschooling parents and anyone with an interest in European history. Time travel across the continent with the Family Tree Historical Maps Book: Europe.

Author : Katherine Pennavaria
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781538125496

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Genealogy for Beginners by Katherine Pennavaria Pdf

A step-by-step guide to researching your family tree. Interested in doing your family tree but don’t know how? Genealogy for Beginners covers everything you need to get started researching your family history or continue a project you’ve already started. You’ll get practical suggestions from an experienced genealogist, and detailed, step-by-step instructions for carrying out a quality family history research. Topics covered include: Getting started with a family history research project Discovering which subscription services are worth the price Using Ancestry.com effectively Finding obituaries Interviewing family members Preserving and organizing paper and digital files, plus photographs Getting the most out of DNA testing for genealogy Conducting cemetery research Finding and interpreting non-US records Doing cultural and ethnic heritage research Finding professional researchers and translators Keeping up with the genealogy news With this book in hand, you’re sure to succeed.

Author : Lisa A. Alzo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Slovaks
ISBN : 0971063702

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Three Slovak Women by Lisa A. Alzo Pdf

Author : Connie Ellefson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781440331008

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A Genealogist's Guide to Eastern European Names by Connie Ellefson Pdf

Genealogists understand the value of a name and all the family history information names can provide. Now you can learn more about the Eastern European names in your family tree with this comprehensive guide. Discover the meaning of more than 1,000 Bulgarian names, Czech names, Slovak names, Hungarian names, Latvian names, Lithuanian names, Polish names, Romanian names, and Ukrainian names.You’ll also find: • Naming patterns and traditions of Eastern European countries • Eastern European emigration patterns • A pronunciation guide

Author : Cecile Wendt Jensen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Poland
ISBN : 0615360998

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Sto Lat by Cecile Wendt Jensen Pdf

Author : Allison Dolan
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-11
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781440333491

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The Family Tree Guidebook to Europe by Allison Dolan Pdf

Your passport to European research! Chart your research course to find your European ancestors with the beginner-friendly, how-to instruction in this book. This one-of-a-kind collection provides invaluable information about more than 35 countries in a single source. Each of the 14 chapters is devoted to a specific country or region of Europe and includes all the essential records and resources for filling in your family tree. Inside you'll find: • Specific online and print resources including 700 websites. • Contact information for more than 100 archives and libraries. • Help finding relevant records. • Traditions and historical events that may affect your family's past. • Historical time lines and maps for each region and country. Tracing your European ancestors can be a challenging voyage. This book will start you on the right path to identifying your roots and following your ancestors' winding journey through history.

Author : David A. Fryxell
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-17
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781440300752

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The Family Tree Scandinavian Genealogy Guide by David A. Fryxell Pdf

Trace your Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish ancestors! This convenient guide will help you discover your Northern European family history while optimizing your research time. Highlights include: • Strategies for identifying immigrant Scandinavian ancestors, plus how to trace them back to Europe from North America • Methods for locating Swedish genealogy records, Norwegian genealogy records, or Danish genealogy records within your family's town of origin • Detailed guides to finding and decoding common Scandinavian records, including: church records, civil registration records, census returns, property deeds, military records, and many more • Quick guides to Scandinavian history, geography, and language • Historical timelines, sample records, and resource lists that will bring your family history to life If your family tree includes Swedish roots, Danish roots, or Norwegian roots, The Family Tree Scandinavian Genealogy Guide is a must-have for your genealogy research.

Author : Carol Stock Kranowitz,Joye Newman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781101187296

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Growing an In-Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz,Joye Newman Pdf

A fresh and timely approach to understanding the profound impact of motor development on children of all ages and stages. Based on the authors' more than seventy combined years of professional success working with children of all abilities, Growing an In-Sync Child provides parents, teachers, and other professionals with the tools to give every child a head start and a leg up. Because early motor development is one of the most important factors in a child's physical, emotional, academic, and overall success, the In- Sync Program of sixty adaptable, easy, and fun activities will enhance your child's development, in just minutes a day. Discover how simple movements such as skipping, rolling, balancing, and jumping can make a world of difference for your child—a difference that will last a lifetime.

Author : Tony Burroughs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : African Americans
ISBN : 0739415018

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Black Roots by Tony Burroughs Pdf

Author : Gill Blanchard
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781473841185

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Writing Your Family History by Gill Blanchard Pdf

“Inspirational and very useful . . . quite literally packed with valuable tips and exercises and is almost a mini-course in writing your family history.”—Bedfordshire Family History Society Gill Blanchard’s practical step-by-step guide to writing a family history is designed for anyone who wants to bring their ancestors’ stories to life. She looks at ways of overcoming the particular problems family historians face when writing a family history—how to deal with gaps in knowledge, how to describe generations of people who did the same jobs or lived in the same area, how to cover the numerous births, marriages and deaths that occur, and when to stop researching and start writing. Her book provides examples to help readers find their own writing style, deal with family stories, missing pieces of information and anomalies. It also offers advice on key aspects of composition, such as adding local and social history context and using secondary material. The focus throughout is on how to develop a story from beginning to end. Exercises are a key feature of the text. There is guidance on the various formats a family history can take and how to choose the appropriate one, with examples of format and layout. Production and publishing are also covered—books, booklets, newsletters, websites, blogs and ebooks. “If you’re toying with the idea of writing a family history-themed book, whether it be for general publication or simply for family members, read this first and then take the plunge. Who knows, it could be a bestseller!”—Family Tree Magazine

Author : Stephen Szabados
Publisher : Stephen Szabados
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-23
Category : Reference
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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German Immigration to America by Stephen Szabados Pdf

If you are researching your German family history, this book is a must-read. The book should help you answer the questions, why did our German ancestors immigrate; when did they leave; how did they get here; where did they settle? It includes descriptions of many aspects of German history that affected immigration to America, and the material should give you vital insights into your ancestors' immigration. Remember that each immigrant has a unique story, and it is our challenge to dig out as many details of their immigration saga as we can when doing our family history research. I am sure this book will help point the way to many exciting stories about your family history. The stories will help your ancestors come alive. Our immigrant ancestors are the foundation of our roots in the United States. Our lives would be much different if they did not endure the challenges of emigration from Germany. Do not underestimate their contributions. They played a critical role in factories and farms in the United States. Their lives were building blocks in the growth of their new country.