Category Archives: Roma/Gypsies

European Ancestors – Understanding France (38) Romani Research

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. Romani’s are an ethnic group originating from northern India. The number of Romani’s in France could be anywhere between 20,000 and 400,000, … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – Romani,Travellers & Gypsy’s

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Julie Goucher

The flag shown here is the flag of the Romani people. It was approved by the representatives of various Romani communities at the first World Romani Congress, held in Orpington, Kent, England in 1971. Two distinct groups of Ethnics, that … Continue reading →

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