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Wales


Goal 1: Research and Records


Explorations

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Goal 1: Get started with Welsh research.



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Choices


AGet started with Welsh research.


  1. Overview: Learn about Wales research resources in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: Wales Genealogy

  2. Learn more about resources in this blog article.

    FS—Discover Your Welsh Ancestry in These 3 Key Sources

  3. Get an overview of Welsh family history.

    AR—Welsh Family History
    RT—Hiking Into The Past: The First Steps In Your Welsh Family History Adventure—19:21 - 2024



  4. Tips: Explore these Welsh research tips from Findmypast.

    FMP—Welsh Family History Tips—33:08
    FMP—How to Find Welsh Ancestors—65:10

  5. Learn more about Welsh research in these articles from Price Genealogy.

    PR—Wales Research – Part 3
    PR—Wales Research – Part 4

  6. Learn how to find online resources for research.

    RT—Online Resources for Welsh Genealogy—19:31 - 2022   




Records


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  1. Learn about problems and opportunities with Welsh records.

    PR—Wales – Problems and Resources

  2. Follow this case study in basic Welsh records research.

    PR—How to Search Wales Genealogy Records

  3. Record Finder: Use the Wales Record Finder to understand record types for research.

    FS—Wiki: Wales Record Finder

  4. Forebears.io: Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.

Exercises


BLearn more about Welsh names and terms.


  1. Explore Welsh names and patronymics (naming customs passed down from fathers to children).

    Pronunciation and Patronymics

  2. Learn more about Welsh naming patterns.

    FS—Welsh Naming Patterns

  3. Learn about Welsh surname distribution.

    FS—Welsh Naming Patterns



  4. Learn about the meaning of Welsh surnames.

    Where in Wales Does Your Surname Come From? - 2023

  5. Search the Geneanet site for Welsh surnames.

  6.   Geneanet Site Practice  |   Hints  |   Answers

  7. Place Names: Explore the Glossary for Welsh Place Names on the Welsh Family History Archive site.
  8. Listen to authentic pronunciations of Welsh place names.





QUIKLinks for Counties


FamilySearch
Anglesey Parish Registers: 1538-1912
recknockshire Parish Registers: 1538-1912
Caernarvonshire Parish Registers: 1538-1912
Cardiganshire Parish Registers: 1538-1912
Denbighshire Parish Registers: 1538-1912
Flintshire Parish Registers: 1538-1912
Glamorganshire Parish Registers: 1538-1912
Glamorganshire Electoral Registers: 1839-1925
Merionethshire Parish Registers: 1538-1912
Monmouthshire Parish Registers: 1538-1912
Montgomeryshire Parish Registers: 1538-1912
Pembrokeshire Parish Registers: 1538-1912
Radnorshire Parish Registers: 1538-1912

Findmypast
Anglesey Baptisms: 1538-1912
Anglesey Marriages and Banns: 1538-1912
Caernarvonshire Baptisms: Search
Caernarvonshire Marriages and Banns: Search
Caernarvonshire Burials: 1538-1912
Cardiganshire Baptisms: Search
Cardiganshire Marriage and Banns: Search
Cardiganshire Burials: Search
Carmarthenshire Baptisms: Search
Carmarthenshire Marriage and Banns: Search
Carmarthenshire Burials: Search
Denbighshire Baptisms: Search
Denbighshire Marriages and Banns: Search
Denbighshire Burials: Search
Flintshire Baptisms: Search
Flintshire Marriages and Banns: Search
Flintshire Burials: Search
Glamorgan Marriage Index Pre-1837 Search
Glamorgan Burials Search
Glamorganshire Baptisms Search
Glamorganshire Marriages and Banns Search
Glamorganshire Burials Search
Merionethshire Baptisms Search
Merionethshire Marriages and Banns Search
Merionethshire Burials Search
Pembrokeshire Baptisms Search
Pembrokeshire Marriages and Banns Search
Pembrokeshire Burials Search
Radnorshire Baptisms Search
Radnorshire Burials Search