
How to Locate Your French Ancestors (1): Misspelled Place Names
A French place name misspelled in a certificate or an obituary? Learn how to treat it as a clue and find the place behind the name.
French Family History
French Family History
France is divided into approximately 35,000 cities, towns and villages. Locating a French place can be tricky. This series is is about the main traps you can encounter when trying to locate your French Ancestors. Never discard a record just because the place name looks wrong or unfamiliar. Understanding French history and practices can make the difference between a dead end and the next generation.

A French place name misspelled in a certificate or an obituary? Learn how to treat it as a clue and find the place behind the name.