French Genealogy & Family History
Search for your French and French-Canadian ancestors in this collection of genealogy and family history databases and resources for France. Includes tutorials for researching French ancestors, suggestions for writing to France and translating French records, and information on civil records, parish registers and other French genealogical records.
Genealogy in France
Learn how to research your French family tree with this guide to genealogical records in France. Includes information on both online and offline records including birth, marriage, death, census and church records, plus a letter writing guide and tips on sending research requests to France.
Learn how to research your French family tree with this guide to genealogical records in France. Includes information on both online and offline records including birth, marriage, death, census and church records, plus a letter writing guide and tips on sending research requests to France.
French Republican Calendar
Following the Revolution, France adopted a reformed calendar called the French Republican or French Revolutionary calendar, to replace the Gregorian calendar. Learn when the French Republican calendar was in use and how to understand and read months and dates written during this time.
Following the Revolution, France adopted a reformed calendar called the French Republican or French Revolutionary calendar, to replace the Gregorian calendar. Learn when the French Republican calendar was in use and how to understand and read months and dates written during this time.
Beginner's Guide to Researching Your French Ancestry
Genealogy research in France is easier than most people believe due to their excellent system of record keeping. Learn about major genealogical sources in France, including the information contained by the various records and how to obtain copies.
Genealogy research in France is easier than most people believe due to their excellent system of record keeping. Learn about major genealogical sources in France, including the information contained by the various records and how to obtain copies.
French Surname Meanings & Origins
Uncover the meaning of your French last name with this free guide to French surname meanings and origins. Includes links to related French genealogy resources.
Uncover the meaning of your French last name with this free guide to French surname meanings and origins. Includes links to related French genealogy resources.
How to Request French Genealogy Records by Mail
If you can't get in a visit to France to research your French ancestry, some archivists might be willing to look up a record for you. They are under no obligation to do so, but these tips will help increase your chance of success!
If you can't get in a visit to France to research your French ancestry, some archivists might be willing to look up a record for you. They are under no obligation to do so, but these tips will help increase your chance of success!
Model Letter for Requesting French Genealogy Records
A sample letter in French with fill in the blanks for your surnames and other pertinent information. Includes an English transcription for your understanding.
A sample letter in French with fill in the blanks for your surnames and other pertinent information. Includes an English transcription for your understanding.
American-French Genealogical Society
Genealogical and historical society, located in Rhode Island, is primarily dedicated to people of French-Canadian descent.
Genealogical and historical society, located in Rhode Island, is primarily dedicated to people of French-Canadian descent.
Archives Départemental
Find addresses and other information for each of the archives in France.
Find addresses and other information for each of the archives in France.
Association Française de Généalogie
The French Association of Genealogy offers a wealth of information useful to people researching their French ancestry. In French.
The French Association of Genealogy offers a wealth of information useful to people researching their French ancestry. In French.
Civil Registers in France
Read this excellent overview of the system of civil registration which has taken place in France since 1792, including information on birth, death and marriage records.
Read this excellent overview of the system of civil registration which has taken place in France since 1792, including information on birth, death and marriage records.
Family History Centers in France
Branch facilities in France provide access to most of the microfilms and microfiche of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City to help patrons identify their ancestors.
Branch facilities in France provide access to most of the microfilms and microfiche of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City to help patrons identify their ancestors.
Family History Library Catalog - France
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah has wonderful resources for French genealogy. Browse online through over 150 different genealogical topics, and then order the records you need through your local Family History Center.
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah has wonderful resources for French genealogy. Browse online through over 150 different genealogical topics, and then order the records you need through your local Family History Center.
Planning Your Trip to France
Find tips, checklists, and other essentials for planning your French research trip. From France for Visitors Guide, Kelby Carr.
Find tips, checklists, and other essentials for planning your French research trip. From France for Visitors Guide, Kelby Carr.
France GenWeb
Excellent guide to French family history research includes sections for each departement and region. Some information available in English.
Excellent guide to French family history research includes sections for each departement and region. Some information available in English.
FrancoGene
Denis Beauregard maintains this wonderful guide to Franco-American and Franco-Canadian genealogy on the Internet. French version.
Denis Beauregard maintains this wonderful guide to Franco-American and Franco-Canadian genealogy on the Internet. French version.
French Genealogical Word List
Comprehensive list of French words which you are likely to find in genealogical sources, along with their English translations. From FamilySearch.org.
Comprehensive list of French words which you are likely to find in genealogical sources, along with their English translations. From FamilySearch.org.
Geneactes
Search through free online databases of French civil and parish records (organized by departments), or use the online tools to add your own files for free! Available in English and French versions.
Search through free online databases of French civil and parish records (organized by departments), or use the online tools to add your own files for free! Available in English and French versions.
GeneaNet
Search this free database to find French family names prior to 1900 (with contact information) which have been submitted by fellow researchers. Some links lead to online family trees and/or databases. Click on the appropriate flag in the upper right-hand corner to view the site in languages other than French.
Search this free database to find French family names prior to 1900 (with contact information) which have been submitted by fellow researchers. Some links lead to online family trees and/or databases. Click on the appropriate flag in the upper right-hand corner to view the site in languages other than French.
Guide Pratique de Généalogie en France
This guide to genealogy in France provides access to over 23.5 million indexed acts which are useful to genealogy researchers (such as birth, marriage, and death records) via Minitel, a pay-for-subscription service via the Internet.
This guide to genealogy in France provides access to over 23.5 million indexed acts which are useful to genealogy researchers (such as birth, marriage, and death records) via Minitel, a pay-for-subscription service via the Internet.
Images de la France d'Autrefois
Very neat old French picture postcards (over 80,000) which are searchable by locality. In French, but pictures speak for themselves. Select "Carte de France" to view the photos. The ability to save and download the images used to be free, but now requires payment and is not yet available in the U.S.
Very neat old French picture postcards (over 80,000) which are searchable by locality. In French, but pictures speak for themselves. Select "Carte de France" to view the photos. The ability to save and download the images used to be free, but now requires payment and is not yet available in the U.S.
LDS SourceGuide™ - Letter Writing to France
This guide is for researchers who don't speak French but must write in French to request genealogical records. It includes sentences you may need in English and in French.
This guide is for researchers who don't speak French but must write in French to request genealogical records. It includes sentences you may need in English and in French.
LDS SourceGuide™Research Outline - France
An outstanding compilation of research strategies and resources that can help you learn more about your French ancestors. From the LDS familysearch.org Web site.
An outstanding compilation of research strategies and resources that can help you learn more about your French ancestors. From the LDS familysearch.org Web site.
Maps and Geography of France
Maps and other good geographical information for France and its cities, from About.com Geography Guide, Matt Rosenberg.
Maps and other good geographical information for France and its cities, from About.com Geography Guide, Matt Rosenberg.
Parish Registers
An excellent overview of the system of Parish Registers (pre 1792 Church records) in France.
An excellent overview of the system of Parish Registers (pre 1792 Church records) in France.