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Do U.S. online phone directories still exists?
#usa
#general
They do; however, they are almost useless, because many people have discontinued their land-lines and cell phones are not included.
They do; however, they are almost useless, because many people have discontinued their land-lines and cell phones are not included.
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Sarah L Meyer
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Finding a needle in a hay stack
#france
#germany
#russia
You will need to provide names for help. Also have you checked with FEEHS.
You will need to provide names for help. Also have you checked with FEEHS.
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Sarah L Meyer
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Which name do I use to enter into my family tree program---the old Russian name or the USA name?
#general
#names
I have always used the new name and had a tag that said "Former surname". You can also use the aka (also known as) field for that name - and there is no limit to the number of AKAs so you could also h
I have always used the new name and had a tag that said "Former surname". You can also use the aka (also known as) field for that name - and there is no limit to the number of AKAs so you could also h
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Sarah L Meyer
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Percentages of ancestry - my Ashkenazi father seems to be partly of Italian/Greek descent?
#dna
First ethnicity percentages are estimates - not set in stone. As more data arrives they get revised. I do suggest that you upload your results (download the raw data from FTDNA, then upload the zipped
First ethnicity percentages are estimates - not set in stone. As more data arrives they get revised. I do suggest that you upload your results (download the raw data from FTDNA, then upload the zipped
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Sarah L Meyer
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Discussion Group - Tips About Hashtags
#guidelines
What happens when there are two hashtags – one of which you have muted and the other one was not muted? Also if you did not mute a hashtag does that mean that you are following it? Sarah Lee Meyer Chr
What happens when there are two hashtags – one of which you have muted and the other one was not muted? Also if you did not mute a hashtag does that mean that you are following it? Sarah Lee Meyer Chr
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Sarah L Meyer
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Sharing family tree information
#general
I give them a link to my online tree on my website. It does not allow download of gedcoms, shows only names and no data for living people. And some living people are privatized, upon request. There ar
I give them a link to my online tree on my website. It does not allow download of gedcoms, shows only names and no data for living people. And some living people are privatized, upon request. There ar
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Sarah L Meyer
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Early 1900s records from Rosario, Argentina
#latinamerica
I have a lot of Edelbergs from Rosario and also Cosakov. You can view my tree at https://www.sarahsgenies.com. Try different spellings of Cosakov - I also am in touch with living cousins on the Cosako
I have a lot of Edelbergs from Rosario and also Cosakov. You can view my tree at https://www.sarahsgenies.com. Try different spellings of Cosakov - I also am in touch with living cousins on the Cosako
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Sarah L Meyer
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Y DNA question
#dna
Look for first or second cousins that are sons of your father or grandfather's brothers. Make sure that you only follow the male line. My father had no brothers, but his father had two of them. Each o
Look for first or second cousins that are sons of your father or grandfather's brothers. Make sure that you only follow the male line. My father had no brothers, but his father had two of them. Each o
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Sarah L Meyer
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Moses Hyam or Hyam Moses - name reversal in early 19th century
#unitedkingdom
Yes, this was exceedingly common in the US. I have seen it in my husband's non Jewish family many times.
Yes, this was exceedingly common in the US. I have seen it in my husband's non Jewish family many times.
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Sarah L Meyer
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From Which Viewpoint Are Cousins Named?
#general
#names
Count the generations back to the siblings on EACH side so if on your side it is 4 and on the other side it is 3, the smaller number is the cousin - in this case 3 and the positive difference is the r
Count the generations back to the siblings on EACH side so if on your side it is 4 and on the other side it is 3, the smaller number is the cousin - in this case 3 and the positive difference is the r
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Sarah L Meyer
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Cohanim and Levites
#dna
There are religious reasons why some Cohanim lose their Cohen status. Interestingly my father was an Israel, but when I had two paternal "second" cousins DNA done, I was asked after the first one was
There are religious reasons why some Cohanim lose their Cohen status. Interestingly my father was an Israel, but when I had two paternal "second" cousins DNA done, I was asked after the first one was
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Sarah L Meyer
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"His name was changed at Ellis Island"
#names
Yes I have a similar story, My paternal great-grandfather bought papers to escape the Czarist conscription from a man with the surname Meyer. He came here with the name Fishel Meyer (that is the name
Yes I have a similar story, My paternal great-grandfather bought papers to escape the Czarist conscription from a man with the surname Meyer. He came here with the name Fishel Meyer (that is the name
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Sarah L Meyer
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Adoptions in the US around the 1930s
#general
#dna
Many years ago I tried to use DNAGedCom and it blew up because I had so many Jewish matches (all 4 of my grandparents were Jewish). So try it but be aware that if there are a lot of matches it may cra
Many years ago I tried to use DNAGedCom and it blew up because I had so many Jewish matches (all 4 of my grandparents were Jewish). So try it but be aware that if there are a lot of matches it may cra
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Sarah L Meyer
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"adoption" to avoid the czar's army
#general
#lithuania
I have a similar story on my father's side. My great grandfather ostensibly purchased papers to avoid the Czarist conscription. He bought the surname MEYER (although I like the adoption part too) beca
I have a similar story on my father's side. My great grandfather ostensibly purchased papers to avoid the Czarist conscription. He bought the surname MEYER (although I like the adoption part too) beca
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Sarah L Meyer
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DNA tests for genealogy in Israel
#dna
Since he is in Israel, MyHeritage can not sell him a kit legally, nor can he upload his results there. He could upload his results from FTDNA or Ancestry while on his vacation if his device did not sh
Since he is in Israel, MyHeritage can not sell him a kit legally, nor can he upload his results there. He could upload his results from FTDNA or Ancestry while on his vacation if his device did not sh
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Sarah L Meyer
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Use of "ben Avraham" on a headstone
#general
It is not considered appropriate to call attention to the conversion status of a Jew by using the Avinu (or Imeinu). At this point in time, he/she is a Jew and the status should not be questioned. He
It is not considered appropriate to call attention to the conversion status of a Jew by using the Avinu (or Imeinu). At this point in time, he/she is a Jew and the status should not be questioned. He
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Sarah L Meyer
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Online trees
#general
I have also had my tree online for about 13 years, I have a tree on Ancestry and MyHeritage as well as my own site https://www.sarahsgenies.com. I did change hosts about two years ago for my site, and
I have also had my tree online for about 13 years, I have a tree on Ancestry and MyHeritage as well as my own site https://www.sarahsgenies.com. I did change hosts about two years ago for my site, and
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Sarah L Meyer
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Housing Family Trees for FREE
#general
I have many non-Jewish friends who have used this. Some complain because others changed their information. It is a collaborative tree much like Geni and wikitree. I would suggest either of those as al
I have many non-Jewish friends who have used this. Some complain because others changed their information. It is a collaborative tree much like Geni and wikitree. I would suggest either of those as al
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Sarah L Meyer
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My Heritage - Theory of Family Relativity
#general
I believe that it is the same as Ancestry thru -lines. It is just named something else. If your tree is not large enough or there are no matching trees then there are no theories of relativity, and no
I believe that it is the same as Ancestry thru -lines. It is just named something else. If your tree is not large enough or there are no matching trees then there are no theories of relativity, and no
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Sarah L Meyer
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U.S. Appeals Court Rules Spanish Museum May Keep Nazi Looted Art
#announcements
#holocaust
She voluntarily traded it, it was not stolen.
She voluntarily traded it, it was not stolen.
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Sarah L Meyer
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