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SS5 Question for Immigrants
#USA
#Help
#BrickWall
#Poland
"She requested her SS# in 1977 (she was 77 years old). She had to have been naturalized in order to get a SS#. But my question is, if she wasn't born in the US, how could she get a SS# without a birth
"She requested her SS# in 1977 (she was 77 years old). She had to have been naturalized in order to get a SS#. But my question is, if she wasn't born in the US, how could she get a SS# without a birth
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What is her name?
I have been researching my grandmother, Chana (Anna) Slonimsky for some time. So far, I have not found any documents that clearly show her birth surname, which may be PASSIN or PASEIN, or some other v
I have been researching my grandmother, Chana (Anna) Slonimsky for some time. So far, I have not found any documents that clearly show her birth surname, which may be PASSIN or PASEIN, or some other v
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new format
There is much I like about the new format, including the ability to skip directly to messages that interest me. I now see that I can cut-and-paste previous comments if I wish, but they no longer appea
There is much I like about the new format, including the ability to skip directly to messages that interest me. I now see that I can cut-and-paste previous comments if I wish, but they no longer appea
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Confusion about subgroup definition
#Germany
Subgroups include other groups you can join if you wish. If you click on that heading right now, you will find the yizkorbook subgroup is the only one currently listed. No doubt it is set up for addit
Subgroups include other groups you can join if you wish. If you click on that heading right now, you will find the yizkorbook subgroup is the only one currently listed. No doubt it is set up for addit
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Need Help Locating Marriage Certificate in Maryland
I've had good luck with naturalization papers and death certificates. I think the former are more likely to be accurate than the latter. Please remember that many people didn't know their exact birth
I've had good luck with naturalization papers and death certificates. I think the former are more likely to be accurate than the latter. Please remember that many people didn't know their exact birth
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Family Names at end of e-mails?
I don't think it was ever a "requirement" to include family surnames in posts, but it's certainly helpful. In that vein, I'd suggest also including specific names in the title of the post, such as "re
I don't think it was ever a "requirement" to include family surnames in posts, but it's certainly helpful. In that vein, I'd suggest also including specific names in the title of the post, such as "re
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USCIS Proposes Fee Increases for Genealogy Records # United States # Records Access
Thank you for this information. The fee as it stands would be a burden for many retirees such as myself. The increases are not warranted. I encourage all to write a brief comment. It is very easy to d
Thank you for this information. The fee as it stands would be a burden for many retirees such as myself. The increases are not warranted. I encourage all to write a brief comment. It is very easy to d
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USCIS Proposes Fee Increases for Genealogy Records # United States # Records Access
Great, thanks for the update. I sent Jan's message on to a non-Jewish friend who does genealogy. Hopefully she will share it as well. Barbara
Great, thanks for the update. I sent Jan's message on to a non-Jewish friend who does genealogy. Hopefully she will share it as well. Barbara
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Help Stop USCIS Genealogy Program Fee Hikes
#recordsaccess
Bob Bloomberg, you are comparing apples and oranges. You, like the rest of us, can see SIG results, just not the latest ones if you choose not to contribute or cannot contribute. Even with a volunteer
Bob Bloomberg, you are comparing apples and oranges. You, like the rest of us, can see SIG results, just not the latest ones if you choose not to contribute or cannot contribute. Even with a volunteer
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Relationship question
Betty is NOT the stepmother of Edgar as she is not married to Edgar's father and was not married to him when he was born. Of course, if for some reason she is involved with the family due to sharing C
Betty is NOT the stepmother of Edgar as she is not married to Edgar's father and was not married to him when he was born. Of course, if for some reason she is involved with the family due to sharing C
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More on USCIS Proposes Fee Increases - has this been posted on FB groups, yet?
I suggest that members of genealogy groups share this information with those groups, whether online or in real time. Don't assume that someone else is doing so. I would hesitate to pay $65, let alone
I suggest that members of genealogy groups share this information with those groups, whether online or in real time. Don't assume that someone else is doing so. I would hesitate to pay $65, let alone
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Deportations from France
#France
#Holocaust
#Names
#research
#records
The Steve Morse pages are in English.
The Steve Morse pages are in English.
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legal changed names - general
My grandmother was included in her husband's naturalization around 1923 or so. It is still legal to use any name a person wishes, as long as it is not used for fraudulent purposes. My father did so fr
My grandmother was included in her husband's naturalization around 1923 or so. It is still legal to use any name a person wishes, as long as it is not used for fraudulent purposes. My father did so fr
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Deportations from France
#France
#Holocaust
#Names
#research
#records
People deported from other countries to France are also listed in the https://stevemorse.org/france pages. I found the parents of a friend who survived the Shoah. They were from Germany, but were inte
People deported from other countries to France are also listed in the https://stevemorse.org/france pages. I found the parents of a friend who survived the Shoah. They were from Germany, but were inte
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Mount Zion Cemetery seeks old photos and documents
"Do they want photos of people who are buried there or only photos of the cemetery?" I called and asked as my great-grandparents and my grandfather are buried there. They want photos of people visitin
"Do they want photos of people who are buried there or only photos of the cemetery?" I called and asked as my great-grandparents and my grandfather are buried there. They want photos of people visitin
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Help Stop USCIS Genealogy Program Fee Hikes
#recordsaccess
I believe that I am correct in stating that many of these records are already at the National Archives. I recall finding some information there close to 30 years ago when I visited in person, when rec
I believe that I am correct in stating that many of these records are already at the National Archives. I recall finding some information there close to 30 years ago when I visited in person, when rec
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More on USCIS Fee Increases
Jan, as you may recall, I asked for correction if I was mistaken. Thank you for taking the time to do so.
Jan, as you may recall, I asked for correction if I was mistaken. Thank you for taking the time to do so.
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STORING ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS?
In general, I suggest storing all original documents in acid-free packages, perhaps in individual sleeves in an acid-free box. Of course, the paper of the document may not be acid-free, but this will
In general, I suggest storing all original documents in acid-free packages, perhaps in individual sleeves in an acid-free box. Of course, the paper of the document may not be acid-free, but this will
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