Local Genealogical Groups and Societies
We are excited to collaborate and work with so many wonderful genealogical groups and societies in the area. If you are interested in checking out or joining any of the local genealogical societies or groups below, click on the website link to learn more about their meetings, research focus, etc.
African-American Interest Group
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The African-American Interest Group's mission is to research African-American genealogy and encourage others to research, conserve and document their personal history and share it with others.
The African-American Interest Group's mission is to research African-American genealogy and encourage others to research, conserve and document their personal history and share it with others.
Genealogical Society of North Orange County (GSNOCC)
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The Genealogical Society of North Orange County California (GSNOCC) is a registered nonprofit whose purpose is to encourage interest in genealogy and to provide opportunities for genealogical education and programs for the people of Orange County, California. We hold general monthly meetings either virtually or in person at Yorba Linda Community Center.
The Genealogical Society of North Orange County California (GSNOCC) is a registered nonprofit whose purpose is to encourage interest in genealogy and to provide opportunities for genealogical education and programs for the people of Orange County, California. We hold general monthly meetings either virtually or in person at Yorba Linda Community Center.
Glendora Genealogical Group (GGG)
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The Glendora Genealogical Group (GGG) was established in 1984 and is a group of people who are interested in genealogy and live in the Glendora and surrounding areas.
The Glendora Genealogical Group (GGG) was established in 1984 and is a group of people who are interested in genealogy and live in the Glendora and surrounding areas.
Nueva Galicia Genealogical Society (NGGS)
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The Nueva Galicia Genealogical Society (NGGS) are mostly focused on researching our family roots from the area formerly known as Nueva Galicia. Nueva Galicia was comprised of the modern day states of Jalisco, Zacatecas, and Aguascalientes. Although that is the primary focus of our group, membership is not strictly restricted to those areas and any interested researcher is welcome to join our group.
The Nueva Galicia Genealogical Society (NGGS) are mostly focused on researching our family roots from the area formerly known as Nueva Galicia. Nueva Galicia was comprised of the modern day states of Jalisco, Zacatecas, and Aguascalientes. Although that is the primary focus of our group, membership is not strictly restricted to those areas and any interested researcher is welcome to join our group.
Orange County California Genealogical Society (OCCGS)
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The Orange County California Genealogical Society (OCCGS) is a non-profit organization established in 1963 and based out of Huntington Beach. Its purpose is to collect, preserve and disseminate knowledge and information in regards to genealogy and related historical, biographical and heraldic data. It strives to instill and promote interest and instruction in genealogical research.
The Orange County California Genealogical Society (OCCGS) is a non-profit organization established in 1963 and based out of Huntington Beach. Its purpose is to collect, preserve and disseminate knowledge and information in regards to genealogy and related historical, biographical and heraldic data. It strives to instill and promote interest and instruction in genealogical research.
Orange County Jewish Genealogical Society (OCJGS)
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The Orange County Jewish Genealogical Society (OCJGS) is a non-profit and your resource in Orange County, California, for all things related to finding your Jewish roots. In addition to meetings, hands-on workshops, and special events, members also have access to an excellent library of books and magazines pertinent to Jewish genealogy.
The Orange County Jewish Genealogical Society (OCJGS) is a non-profit and your resource in Orange County, California, for all things related to finding your Jewish roots. In addition to meetings, hands-on workshops, and special events, members also have access to an excellent library of books and magazines pertinent to Jewish genealogy.
Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (SHHAR)
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The Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (SHHAR) assists those who are interested in learning about their genealogical and cultural background. Our Mission is to research hispanic genealogy and encourage others to conserve and document their personal history and share it with others. Although our primary interest is in assisting the Hispanic community in search of their heritage, we extend this service to other individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, political, or religious beliefs.
The Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (SHHAR) assists those who are interested in learning about their genealogical and cultural background. Our Mission is to research hispanic genealogy and encourage others to conserve and document their personal history and share it with others. Although our primary interest is in assisting the Hispanic community in search of their heritage, we extend this service to other individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, political, or religious beliefs.
South Orange County California Genealogical Society (SOCCGS)
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The South Orange County California Genealogical Society (SOCCGS) was founded in 1994 in Mission Viejo, California with the purpose to preserve and disseminate knowledge about, and to stimulate interest and provide instruction in genealogical research.
The South Orange County California Genealogical Society (SOCCGS) was founded in 1994 in Mission Viejo, California with the purpose to preserve and disseminate knowledge about, and to stimulate interest and provide instruction in genealogical research.
Whittier Area Genealogical Society (WAGS)