Category Archives: European Ancestors

Non-British Surnames – Azerbaijani Surnames

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Julie Goucher

The Azerbaijan language is included in the Turkic group of languages, which also includes, amongst others Turkish, Tatar, Kazakh, Bashkir and Uigur. In addition, the Arabic, Persian and Islamic cultures had influence on the Azerbaijani people. There are three components … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – Understanding France (6) Burials

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. Before 1792, there was no death registration in France. The closest record available was burial records, these were written by priests and … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – Understanding France (5) Deaths

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. After 1792, deaths were required to be registered by civil officials. Information was believed to be more precise than previous, and generally … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – Understanding France (10) Geographical Name Changes

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. During the years of the Revolution many towns changed their names, the aim was to remove signs of royalty, nobility and religion, … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – Understanding France (4) (Baptisms)

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. Before 1792, there was no birth registration in France. The closest record available was baptism records and these contained: Date of the … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – Understanding France (3) (Births)

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. After 1792, births were required to be registered by civil officials. Information was believed to be more precise than previous, and generally … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – Understanding France (2) (Paris)

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. Following the defeat of France after the Franco-Prussian war 1870-1871, a fire broke out in two locations in Paris, that held copies … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors – Understanding France (1) (Census)

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Julie Goucher

This post is part of a series about genealogy in France. You can read the complete series HERE. 1791 was the first population census, but it is rare to find a surviving document from that time. The majority of towns … Continue reading →

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European Ancestors Talk to Kent FHS

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Julie Goucher

I was lucky enough to talk to members of  Kent Family History Society on Tuesday evening. The subject matter was Researching in Continental Europe and it is always interesting to hear from those who are researching in Europe and to … Continue reading →

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Talk – European Ancestors

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Julie Goucher

I shall be giving my talk, European Ancestors, to Kent Family History Society tomorrow, 1 March 2022. It is my understanding that the talk is available to members only, but non-members can join Kent FHS for the very reasonable £14 … Continue reading →

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