Bibliograph

The Family Tree Polish, Czech & Slovak genealogy guide, how to trace your family tree in Eastern Europe, Lisa A. Alzo

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The Family Tree Polish, Czech & Slovak genealogy guide, how to trace your family tree in Eastern Europe, Lisa A. Alzo

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-227) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Family Tree Polish, Czech & Slovak genealogy guide

Oclc number

913058301

Responsibility statement

Lisa A. Alzo

Sub title

how to trace your family tree in Eastern Europe

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

1. Linking your family tree to Polish, Czech, and Slovak localities. Your Polish, Czech, or Slovak heritage ; Jump-starting your Polish, Czech, and Slovak research ; Identifying your immigrant ancestor -- The history of Poland ; The history of the Czech and Slovak republics -- 2. Getting to know the old country. Understanding Eastern European geography ; Languages, surnames, and given names -- 3. Tracing your family in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Vital records ; Census records ; Military records ; Other record resources -- Heritage travel and on-site research -- 4. Advanced sources and strategies. Putting it all together ; What to do when you get stuck

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