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How to Overcome 5 Brick Walls in Eastern European Genealogy

By Lisa A. Alzo Premium

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They say genealogy is a journey, not a sprint. But for those of us trying to trace ancestors back to Central and Eastern Europe, the journey seems to cover unpaved, bumpy terrain with endless obstacles and brick walls. As a person with ancestors from several Eastern European countries, I can tell you: The hurdles are View Website VIP Subscription

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