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AF-889: Russian Surnames and Their Meanings | Ancestral Findings Podcast Apr 22, 2024

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Russian surnames started being used relatively recently in history, with the patronymic surname being common in other parts of Europe. After that, however, the similarity ended, and Russian surnames became unique among European nations. Here is a history of Russian surnames and their meanings.

AF-888: Tips for Researching British Ancestors | Ancestral Findings Podcast Apr 20, 2024

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Do you have British ancestry? Are you not sure but suspect you might? Here's how to find and research them in England once you find them.

AF-887: Pierre, South Dakota: The State Capita | Ancestral Findings Podcast Apr 18, 2024

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Pierre is the capital of the state of South Dakota. It started as a fur trading post and gradually became a city as the western territories were opened up to American settlement. It is one of the least populous, most remote, and inaccessible US state capitals. This is what you need to know about the city of Pierre in South Dakota.

AF-886: Nashville, Tennessee: The State Capitals | Ancestral Findings Podcast Apr 16, 2024

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Nashville is the capital city of the state of Tennessee. It has a long history of habitation by humans, going millennia back into prehistory. The Europeans came much later, turning Nashville into one of the wealthiest cities in the southern United States. This is what you need to know about Nashville, Tennessee.

AF-883: Kissing Cousins | Ancestral Findings Podcast Apr 08, 2024

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Today's episode explores a topic that's as fascinating as it is complex: kissing cousins. The phrase might conjure images of old-world aristocracy or forgotten rural traditions, but as we'll discover, its implications reach far into our past and present. So, please make yourself comfortable as we explore the intricacies of close-knit marriages and what they mean for genealogists and family historians alike.

AF-882: Austin, Texas: The State Capitals | Ancestral Findings Podcast Apr 07, 2024

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Austin is the capital of Texas, the US state. It has a long history of human habitation and an interesting history as first the capital of Texas as an independent nation and later as the capital of Texas as a state.

AF-881: Salt Lake City, Utah: The State Capitals | Ancestral Findings Podcast Apr 06, 2024

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Salt Lake City is the capital of the state of Utah. It is situated in a dry, arid valley that had very few Native American inhabitants when LDS church members arrived there to settle the place. The church's practice of polygamy kept it from achieving statehood at first, but statehood was granted when the practice was discarded. This is what you need to know about Salt Lake City.

AF-880: Steps to Become a Better Genealogy Researcher | Ancestral Findings Podcast Apr 05, 2024

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Are you trying to get past a genealogical brick wall? Are you stuck in your research on a family branch and feel you are going around in circles? It is time to elevate your research skills. Even pros can do it. Here are six tips to make you a better researcher.

AF-879: Folklore in Washington | Ancestral Findings Podcast Apr 04, 2024

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Washington is a state in the northwest of the United States. It has a long history of human habitation. One of the oldest human skeletons in North America was found there. Europeans are not known to have discovered it until the late 1700s. Washington has some unique folklore. Here are some of the highlights.

AF-878: Do You Have Good Genealogy Days? | Ancestral Findings Podcast Apr 03, 2024

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The good days in genealogy are those moments of discovery and connection that remind us of the enduring power of family history to unite us. These moments are treasures, gifts from the past illuminating our present and connecting us in profound and meaningful ways. So, here's to more good days in genealogy and the breakthroughs and connections yet to come. May your journey through your family's past be filled with many such moments of joy and discovery. Thank you for joining us on this celebration of genealogy's good days. Keep exploring, keep connecting, and until next time, happy researching!

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