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Canada—Nova Scotia


Goal 1: Research and Records


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Goal 1: Learn about Nova Scotia research and records.


Choices:



AGet started with research for your Nova Scotia ancestors.


  1. Learn about finding your ancestors in Nova Scotia.

    FS Wiki:—Nova Scotia—Finding Your Ancestors

  2. Get an introduction to genealogy on the Nova Scotia GenWeb site.

    Nova Scotia Genealogy

  3. Explore resources for Nova Scotia research on Ancestry.

    AC—Nova Scotia Resources

  4. Explore the Genealogy Guide on the Nova Scotia Archives site.
  5. Learn about resources for finding ancestors in Nova Scotia.

    Finding Your Ancestor in Nova Scotia
    AA—Nova Scotia Genealogy

  6. Learn about Atlantic Canadian resources for research.

    AA—Atlantic Canadian Resources at NEHGS—58:27



  7. Use the Nova Scotia Record Selection Table to decide on records to search.

    FS—Nova Scotia Record Selection Table

  8. Explore a variety of records on the FreeCanadianAncestry site.

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