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Welcome back to the Ancestral Findings Podcast! The 1920s were a transformative decade in American history. In some ways, this decade even changed the world. What were your ancestors doing a century ago? What was lifelike for them? Knowing more about the 1920s will let you know more about your ancestors during that unique time.

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00:00 - Intro

01:42 - The 1920s Were Called "The Roaring Twenties"

02:51 - Women's Rights Were Front and Center

03:49 - Jazz, Prohibition, the Speakeasy, and TV

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Are you considering a career in genealogy? If you have been doing genealogy for a while, you might have thought about it. It is an excellent and rewarding career for those who have a true passion for it. If this is you, here is what you need to know about building a profitable career in professional genealogy.

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Scottish naming patterns of the past few centuries can provide excellent clues as to the names of parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents of your Scottish ancestors. If you have a brick wall Scottish ancestor, their name or the names of their children can be an enlightening guide past the wall. Here is the most common Scottish naming pattern of ancient times, as well as common ancient Scottish nicknames and name spelling variations to look for in your genealogy work.

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Your female ancestors are notoriously difficult to find, because of name changes and being absorbed into her husband's identity. This is particularly true of those ancestors who lived before 1850. There are numerous tips out there for finding them. Here are a couple more that you may not be aware of that can help you get to know these mysterious ancient female family members.

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Genealogy conferences are largely going to be held online this year because of quarantine and lockdowns. This does not have to be a bad thing. In fact, attending a conference online may be more enjoyable than you imagined. Today I'll talk about what you need to know about attending online genealogy conferences.

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What is a grass widow? You may come across this unique term in your genealogy research. It is an old one and has different meanings in Europe and America. It was used in old newspaper records, as well as in official government records. Here are some interesting facts about grass widows.

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Are you researching foreign-speaking ancestors? Whether they lived in America or you are researching them in their homeland, you may come across foreign language documents that you need assistance in understanding. Here are the four best ways to use them and get the information you need for your genealogy research.

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The history of covered bridges in North America and the United States is a fascinating one. The bridges that remain are quite beloved and mostly protected. Today, let's learn more about the history of covered bridges in America.

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The 1860 US federal census is the last one taken before the Civil War. It is slightly more descriptive than previous censuses but not as descriptive as post-Civil War ones. In today's podcast episode, I'll talk about some of the interesting findings of this unique census.

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The 1870 US federal census is a valuable tool for genealogists looking for their families in America just after the Civil War. It is a census of a few important firsts, as well as one of a controversy that still gets brought up among social scientists to this day. In today's episode, we'll dig deeper into the 1870 US federal census.

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