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• 27 Dec, 2020
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An estimated 90 million people in the world today have French ancestry. Among these are thousands of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who reside in France, its territories, and elsewhere in the world. That’s why FamilySearc

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• 25 Dec, 2020
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Puerto Rico is a beautiful Caribbean island off the coast of the Dominican Republic. Surrounded by blue seas and with a landscape of mountains, waterfalls, and even a tropical rain forest, it is home to over 3 million people. Throughout history, the cultu

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• 23 Dec, 2020
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When tracing your family history in Puerto Rico, you’ll want to consult two important kinds of vital records—civil registration and church records. These record types may be able to help you identify ancestors and place them on your family tre

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• 22 Dec, 2020
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Christmastime entails gifts, traditions, delicious food, and spending time together with those we love. This holiday season, we want to share fun and inspiring family Christmas stories that have generously been shared by people from around the world. Here

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• 21 Dec, 2020
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Irish heritage is celebrated around the world thanks to mass emigration from Ireland. Cultural celebrations such as St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween were adapted in numerous cultures because of it. If you share Irish heritage, one of the best ways to

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• 20 Dec, 2020
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What’s in a Puerto Rican name? As it turns out, the origin of names in Puerto Rico is quite interesting, and knowing more about them can help you find your ancestors! Not only that, but if you have Puerto Rican heritage, you might want to give your

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• 19 Dec, 2020
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Throughout history, large groups of people have migrated from their homelands and settled in new areas. This movement is called a diaspora. If you have Puerto Rican ancestors, it’s likely that your ancestors moved during the Puerto Rican diaspora. T

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• 18 Dec, 2020
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Norway—the northern land of trolls, reindeer, Sami, Vikings, and fjords. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and it boasts a charming culture.  Norway has a fascinating history, with people adapting to thrive in its arctic temp

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• 15 Dec, 2020
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Since you are reading this blog, I am guessing you love your ancestors and have experienced the thrill of discovering new information about them. But has knowing your ancestors’ stories also helped you get through a tough time in your life? If so, y

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• 14 Dec, 2020
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The first Nordic skiing race took place in Norway in 1842. Nearly 100 years later, in 1924, the sport found its way into the Olympics for the first time. Now it is featured in multiple events, with both cross-country skiing and ski jumping. But skiin