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Polish Genealogy
Oct 19
Poland (Polish) was ‘Polanie' and derived in the tenth century from the name of a Slavonic tribe near Poznan. It means dwellers or people of the field, meadow, or plain. The nation of Poland is bordered by the Baltic Sea within Central Europe. It has a population of about 40 million, with millions more living in other countries and as descen...
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Persian (Iran) Genealogy
Oct 19
The ancient Persian people and their language are found in Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbenkistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan. The largest populated group are in Iran, about 45 million, with the second being Afghanistan, having about 18 million. The Persian language has various forms including those in the eastern regions using the dialects of Dari, Hazar...
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Norway Genealogy
Oct 19
A Scandinavian or Nordic kingdom along the North and Norwegian Seas is Norway. It is a land with a rugged coastline numerous mountains and huge fjords and scores of islands. The scenery and clean environment comprise a source of pride to many of the country's citizens. The Norwegian people are about 89 percent of the 4.9 million population of...
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Native American Genealogy
Oct 19
Native American Indians are the indigenous people of the North and South American region. All the hundreds of tribes are quite varied in their languages, foods, clothing, homes and crafts. However, there are several traits that they all hold in common. An essential element in Native American genealogy is that the people kept their own value ...
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Mormon Genealogy
Oct 19
A combination of Christian religious teachings, family and culture are the backbone of Mormonism. It is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints which started with Joseph Smith, Jr. in the 1820s in New York in the United States. After Joseph Smith’s death, the Mormon followers were led to their promised land by Brigham Young. The name M...
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Mongol (Mongolian) Genealogy
Oct 19
In northeast Asia for centuries there have been the Mongols, a nomadic group of people. They have been known for the great hospitality they offer. Upon the guests’ arrival, there are traditional offerings and treats served. In the summer it is dairy products and in the winter it is meat. The major ethnic group, about 90 percent, of Mongols...
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Mexican Genealogy
Oct 19
Bordering the United States to the south and several Central American nations is the large land and populated nation of Mexico. Its cities are modern and the rural region more traditional. With a population of 111 million people it is the most populous Spanish-speaking nation. Most Mexican villagers follow the older way of life more than the c...
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Mayan (Maya) Genealogy
Oct 19
A civilization that dates back to 2,000 B. C., located in present-day Central America is that of the Mayans (Mayas). They were known for building great temples, pyramids and huge cities. The Mayans developed a complex social and political order. They had advancements in use of a calendar, writing, art and agriculture. Yet, the civilization collap...
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Latin Genealogy
Oct 19
The Latin or Italic language is that of the ancient Romans and had spread throughout the Roman Empire, from the upper Middle East to North Africa to most of Western Europe. A form of it were the Romance languages, which include Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Catalan and Romanian. These languages are spoken where the Roman Empire dominated ...
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Korean Genealogy
Oct 19
The Korean Peninsula along the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan has remained over the centuries a homogeneous culture. Very few other ethnic groups have populated the regions for any length of time. Politically, the peninsula is divided into two nations, North and South Korea, but the ethnic make-up of its people is the same. Koreans are of the...