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Use these handwriting charts to help you read Polish records.

In this course you will learn how to research Polish individuals who were displaced during and after World War II.

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Learn about the three parts of a traditional Russian name, the difference between feminine and masculine names, and resources to help you decipher Polish and German names written in Russian.

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The Search Historical Records page at FamilySearch.org was created with both beginner and advanced genealogists in mind. In a previous artic…

Newspapers are a great resource for information on the life and times of your ancestors. Follow a family for three generations in their community, regional, and international newspapers. Ideas are included on how to use current global newspapers to obtain information. If you can't wait, you may want to try some of the featured databases today!