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6 Strategies for Using DNA to Research Your Latin American Ancestry

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Latin American ancestry can be challenging to research due to the lack of comprehensive and easily accessible records. Available and surviving records can be challenging to access due to their location or language or because they have not been digitized and made available online.  Because of these challenges surrounding the availability of records, many people in Latin America and of Latin American descent turn to genetic genealogy and DNA testing to learn more about their ancestry and genetic heritage and connect with relatives both in their native homeland and around the world. We share six strategies for using DNA to research your Latin American ancestry. Latin American Ancestry: A Brief History   The majority of Latin America was first colonized by Spain and Portugal during the 16th and 17th centuries, which brought Catholicism to the region. Spain established colonies throughout Central and South America, including present-day Mexico, most of Central America, and much of …

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An Expert’s Secrets For German Genealogy Research

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We sat down with German genealogy research expert, Katie Schober, founder of Germanology Unlocked–courses, German-English translation services, and books for those who need some professional help with their German ancestry research.  In this article you'll learn about: • The foundations of Germanology Unlocked • Understanding German Genealogy Research Language • How to navigate German dialects • Whether or not you need to know German in order to do your family history research • Where to start your German family research • Common brick walls and mistakes people make when doing German genealogy research • Services offered by Germanology Unlocked THE FOUNDATIONS OF GERMANOLOGY UNLOCKED  Legacy Tree: Could you tell us a bit about your background, and how you came to start Germanology Unlocked? . Katie, Germanology Unlocked: I started studying German when I was in high school. It was one of the languages my high school offered, and since I had German ancestors, …

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Cuban Genealogy Research: Useful Tips and Tricks

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Cuban genealogy relies primarily on government civil registration and Roman Catholic church records. Unfortunately, very few of these records are available online. And knowing your ancestor's exact location of where they lived in Cuba is also a requirement, making Cuban research seem next to impossible.  Though limited by access problems, researching your Cuban family is possible and can be highly successful given the right tools. Tracking down the town of origin and identifying available records in the country with our genealogists in Cuba has helped families build back their trees on the island but also to their family's original country of origin before immigrating to Cuba. Cuban Genealogy Research: How To Get Started The best source of information is the immigration story from your older family members. Stories were often all they could take to America, and this information is invaluable. Afterward, conduct a preliminary survey of available documents in the home to gather …

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My Heritage Travel: Reconnecting to our Ancestral Roots

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Heritage travel isn’t always about white sand, warm water, and sunshine. For those seeking to reconnect with their ancestral roots in faraway places, a heritage vacation is a unique and enriching experience that offers a chance to explore one's roots and cultural heritage. By visiting the sites where one's ancestors lived, worked, and thrived, you can connect with distant relatives, learn about the local history and culture, and experience the traditions and customs passed down through generations. Several benefits of traveling to ancestral birthplaces are: Connecting to cultural heritage and family history Building a sense of identity Reconnecting with family Cultural immersion Creating lifelong memories Your Connections to Cultural Heritage and Your Family History For many of us, cultural heritage is vital for several reasons, including providing individuals with a sense of identity and connecting them to their ancestors, traditions, and cultural …

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