As anyone can tell who's read some of my previous blog entries, genealogy colors my view of history, and that includes the subject of Polish immigration to the United States.
In order to trace Polish ancestors, I believe it's important to undersand why so many Poles came to America, and what they did when they got there. Finding genealogical records is much easier when you know when and how your forebearers came to the U.S., as well as where they settled. The following articles address some of these questions.
- Polish Immigration to the U.S. After WWI
- U.S. Polish Immigration Patterns Before WWI
- Occupations of Polish Immigrants to the U.S
- Polish Independence Day Celebrated November 11
In addition, there are some particular challenges in researching Polish-Americans, and in reading documents created here or in Poland. These issues are addressed in the following articles.
- Resources for Finding Ancestors From Poland
- Translating Genealogical Documents from Poland
- Polish Church Jubilee Books Useful in Genealogy
- Polish Genealogy: Religions in Poland
I hope these short pieces will help genealogists along the road to meeting their Polish ancestors. I've written a few other things on the general subject of Polish traditions, celebrations, and crafts.
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