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How to Use Land Records for Genealogy Research

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Land records are among the most underutilized resources for genealogy. One of America’s major attractions to immigrants was the ability to obtain land. In the established countries of Europe, almost all the land had been titled for years, even centuries. Laws of primogeniture (inheritance by only the first son) ensured that properties wouldn’t be split View Website VIP Subscription

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