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Maiden Names in Genealogy
Your grandmother's maiden name holds clues to another whole branch of your family tree, and there are several records you can check to find it.
Death Certificates 1837 to Present Time: Family History Research
Death certificates from 1837 onwards reveal birth dates, addresses and occupations to help piece together your family tree.
Latin In Church and Legal Records
For centuries, church and legal records were written in Latin, and understanding this language is key to reading your medieval family history.
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