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Canada


Goal 1: Research and Records



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Goal 1: Learn about research in Canada. Vault


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AGet started with research for your Canada ancestors.



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  1. Overview: Get an overview of Canadian family history on the Archives.com site.

    AR—Canadian Family History

  2. Get an introduction to Canadian research on the Library and Archives Canada site.

    Genealogy and Family History

  3. Finding Ancestors: Learn how to locate your ancestor in Canada in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: Canadian Genealogy

  4. Learn how to find Canadian ancestors in these articles.

    AC—Finding Your Canadian Ancestors - 2016
    Finding your Ancestors in Canada - 2017

  5. Learn about recognizing Canadian ancestors in this FamilySearch article.

    FS—Wiki: How to Recognize Your Canadian Ancestor

  6. Surnames: Search the Geneanet site for Canadian surnames.
  7. Territories and Natives: Learn about research in Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut (see also the Territories page).

    Finding Your Ancestors in the Yukon, NWT and Nunavut - 2018

  8. Learn about indigenous groups in Canada.

    RT—Canadian Indigenous Genealogy—13:57 - 2022




BExplore Canadian research in more depth.



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  1. Resources: Learn about record resources for Canadian research in this Thoughtco article.

    TH—Top Databases and Websites - 2019   

  2. Check out this overview of Canada genealogy resources.

    LT—Key Canadian Genealogy Resources East to West

  3. Learn how to find resources for your Canadian research.

    BYU—Canadian Resources—16:00 - 2016   


    AF—Resource Guide to Canadian Genealogy—8:26 - 2018



  4. Learn about online Canadian resources for research.

    BYU—Canadian Genealogy Online—41:41 - 2021   



  5. Explore the Genealogy Guide to Canada research by Barb Snow.


Records
  1. Record Finder: Use the Canada Record Finder to evaluate records for research.

    FS—Wiki: Canada Record Finder

  2. Forebears.io: Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.
  3. Name Variations: Learn about Canadian name variations in this FamilySearch article.

    FS—Wiki: Name Variations in Canadian Records

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