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=England County of Origin=

Tips for Finding the County of Origin in England
Knowing the county of origin in England is extremely beneficial in finding the desired ancestor. The population of England is too large to find an ancestor without knowing the county. Try the following suggestions:


 * Survey records and previous research of the ancestor and their family. (Including parents, siblings, spouses, children)
 * Search records in country of arrival. Some useful record types:
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 * Biographies
 * Naturalization records
 * Cemeteries
 * Newspapers
 * Census
 * Probate records
 * Church records
 * Obituaries
 * Emigration
 * Taxation
 * Genealogies
 * Vital records
 * Land and property
 * Voting registers
 * Military records
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 * Search records in England. Some useful record types:
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 * Land and property
 * Voting registers
 * Military records
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 * Search records in England. Some useful record types:
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 * Search records in England. Some useful record types:
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 * Census
 * Military records
 * Church records
 * Newspapers
 * Civil registration
 * Probate records
 * Genealogies
 * Taxation
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 * Localize the surname. Some surnames are more common in certain areas, so creating a surname distribution map may locate the likely region or area an ancestor is from.
 * Genealogies
 * Taxation
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 * Localize the surname. Some surnames are more common in certain areas, so creating a surname distribution map may locate the likely region or area an ancestor is from.

After region or county is located: Go to Guided Research to find the vital records of your ancestor.