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Archives of Paris, Additional genealogical resources, French genealogy
French archives | French genealogy know-how

Archives of Paris: what are the additional resources?

Genealogy in Paris might be a little tricky. But with some tips, going through the Archives of Paris is following your ancestor path along the streets of the capital.

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French archives | French genealogy know-how

How to search the civil registers in Paris

Genealogy in Paris might be a little tricky. But with some tips, going through the Archives of Paris is following your ancestor path along the streets of the capital.

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How to read French records, French handwriting, French paleography, French ancestors, French genealogy, French professional genealogist
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How to read French records ?

Reading deeds in another language is not always easy. Discover how to read French records with those advices.

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French genealogy know-how

What’s behind a French name

If you’re searching for your French ancestry, you may have already encountered French family names. Maybe, your family name is French. But do you know what is means ? Can your French name help you in your research ? Let’s find what’s behind a French name.

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French female ancestors
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How to find your French female ancestors

When you set out to trace the lives of your French females ancestors, you may think it is easier to make a genealogy of a man. There are few sources and records for women. At least, that’s what you think. So where are the women in the archives?

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