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=Finding the Wales County or Parish of Origin=

Knowing the county of origin in Wales is extremely beneficial in finding the desired ancestor. The surnames in Wales are too common to find an ancestor without knowing the county.


 * Survey previous research of the ancestor and their family (including parents, siblings, spouses, children).
 * FamilySearch Family Tree
 * Ancestry Member Trees
 * Geni.com
 * Wikitree.com


 * Search records in country of arrival. Some useful record types:
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 * Biographies
 * Cemeteries
 * Census
 * Church records
 * Emigration
 * Genealogies
 * Land and property
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 * Military records
 * Naturalization records
 * Newspapers
 * Probate records
 * Obituaries
 * Vital records
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 * Search records in England. Some useful record types:
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 * Census
 * Church records
 * Civil registration
 * Genealogies
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 * Newspapers
 * Probate records
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 * Localize the surname. Some surnames are more common in certain areas, so checking a surname distribution map may locate the likely region or area an ancestor is from. Do a search for both the surname of the father/groom and the surname of the mother/bride. This will help narrow down the likely area your ancestor originated.
 * Great Britain Family Names Profiling