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Last week we spotlighted some
resources for researching your Latino/Hispanic
ancestry. This week let’s look at researching your
Asian ancestors.
Given
the large geographic area and many languages involved, you will quickly find
that you will need to focus your efforts on the particular country of your
ancestors.
So,
if you or someone you know is researching Asian genealogy, here are a few
resources which might help to at least get you started:
- Genealogy in Asia & The Pacific (About.com)
- Asian Genealogical Research (byutv – Questions & Answers)
- Asia & The Pacific (Cyndi’s List)
- Kerry's Family History Research pages-Asian & Pacific Genealogy
- FamilySearch Research Wiki [enter country of interest]
- Chinese Names and Genealogical Records for Jiapu [Youtube video] [do search on Chinese genealogy to other relevant videos]
- Look for a local support group such as the Chinese Family History Group of SoCal
- Look for a blog such as Japanese Genealogy Blog (by Valerie Elkins)
Do you know of other resources for
those researching Asian roots? If so,
please let us know!
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Are you attending the NGS Conference
in Las Vegas
"Tracing Chinese
Americans"
Researching Chinese Americans is complicated by inaccuracies, racial bias, and variant name forms: birth names, formal names, informal names, and adopted American names. (All)
Saturday, 11 May 2013, 11:00 a.m., session S425
Sue Fawn Chung, PhD, professor of history, UNLV; authored In Pursuit of Gold: Chinese American Miners and Merchants in the American West and The Chinese inNevada
"Chinese Exclusion Act: A Genealogical Goldmine"
Learn about the history of the Act, the paper work created, how and where to find the files, and the genealogical gems found in them.
(Beginner-Intermediate)
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 11:00 a.m., session T222
Trish Hackett Nicola, CG, professional researcher and writer, works with Chinese Exclusion Act files as a volunteer at NARA Pacific Alaska Region (Seattle).
"Finding Your Japanese Ancestors"
How do you find your Japanese ancestors when you don’t speak the language, and when no records are available online? Learn how to get started.
(All)
Saturday, 11 May 2013, 4:00 p.m., session S455
Valerie S. Elkins specializes in Japanese ancestry and is a UGA board member and former Japanese research consultant at the FHL.
Researching Chinese Americans is complicated by inaccuracies, racial bias, and variant name forms: birth names, formal names, informal names, and adopted American names. (All)
Saturday, 11 May 2013, 11:00 a.m., session S425
Sue Fawn Chung, PhD, professor of history, UNLV; authored In Pursuit of Gold: Chinese American Miners and Merchants in the American West and The Chinese in
"Chinese Exclusion Act: A Genealogical Goldmine"
Learn about the history of the Act, the paper work created, how and where to find the files, and the genealogical gems found in them.
(Beginner-Intermediate)
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 11:00 a.m., session T222
Trish Hackett Nicola, CG, professional researcher and writer, works with Chinese Exclusion Act files as a volunteer at NARA Pacific Alaska Region (Seattle).
"Finding Your Japanese Ancestors"
How do you find your Japanese ancestors when you don’t speak the language, and when no records are available online? Learn how to get started.
(All)
Saturday, 11 May 2013, 4:00 p.m., session S455
Valerie S. Elkins specializes in Japanese ancestry and is a UGA board member and former Japanese research consultant at the FHL.
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