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Thu May 31, 2018 1:46 am
Zenon

Researching your Polish roots

Research Resources, Tools & Tips
Our general genealogy research experience, valuable resources and useful tips.

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Wed Sep 12, 2018 5:08 am
mattyj1202

Research in Poland
Our experience, opinions and questions about research in archives, parishes, in the Internet.

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sophiekrolski

Research in the USA and in other countries outside Poland
There can be found plenty sources of information about your Polish origins outside Poland.

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Mon Sep 17, 2018 2:29 pm
mattyj1202

In search of relatives / Poszukiwani krewni
If you are looking for living relatives in Poland here you can post information about your search, giving the surname(s) of possible relatives and towns where they can come from as a topic. / Wiele osób nigdy nie znało swoich krewnych w Polsce lub utraciło z nimi kontakt dawno, dawno temu. Jeśli również szukasz krewnych dodaj swój post z nazwiskami i miejscowościami w temacie.

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Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:11 am
mattyj1202

Origins of surnames
Are you interested what your grandparents name can mean in Polish or where it derives from? Here you can talk about it. Visit also Surnames Database http://polishorigins.com/surnames

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Mon Sep 17, 2018 5:51 pm
aforred

Villages and towns of our ancestors' origins
Share information, links, old pictures or ask about towns or villages where your forefathers came from. Visit also Places Database http://polishorigins.com/places

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Fri Aug 31, 2018 9:20 am
southern_dude21

Our Gen Stories, Websites and Blogs
Here you can tell others and talk about discoveries you made during your family genealogical adventures. Each family history is exceptional...

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Wed Aug 01, 2018 1:30 am
aleksanderz

PolishOrigins Tours

PO Genealogy Tours
Your impressions from trips to Poland, your pictures, videos, feelings which you experienced when you were stepping on your forefathers land.

Fri Jun 30, 2017 12:45 pm
roseanne

Galicia - the Austrian partiton of Poland
Discussions about Galician history and culture. Galicia Tour by PolishOrigins

Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:36 am
KHHardy

Kingdom of Poland Tour
Move back in time to the heart of Poland.

Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:01 am
Aga Pawlus

Prussian Poland Tour
Discussions about history of an old territory once ruled by Prussia and about Prussian Poland Tour.

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PO Family & Friends Tours
Tailor-made trips to Poland and Ukraine.

Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:13 am
Zenon

Traveling to Poland - practical hints. How to get there? Where to stay? What to bring?
Share your experience and give practical advice which is hard to find in official tourist brochures.

Wed Aug 22, 2018 1:47 am
Gajewski

Our members' forums of interest

Polish Gorals - Highlanders
Resource Person Bill Rushin

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Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:50 am
myonick

Poland and its people in old photographs and postcards
Resource Person Shellie

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Fri Sep 07, 2018 11:07 am
janedufault

Emigration
Resource Person Ute

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Mon Sep 10, 2018 3:15 pm
Stefanie

Other discussions related to Poland and Polish origins

Books & Movies
There are many great books as well as movies describing Polish stormy history, culture and today's life.

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Thu Mar 29, 2018 4:17 am
Aga Pawlus

Everyday life of our ancestors
Have you ever wondered how your ancestors' everyday life looked like in the country, in small towns or cities...? Why did they decide to leave country of their forefathers?

Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:55 am
Aga Pawlus

Polish cuisine
Pierogi, kiełbasa, kapusta... Just Busia's cooking!

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Fri Jan 26, 2018 1:46 pm
joymt4050

Music
Polka, Waltz, Oberek, Polonaise, Mazur... Your favorite groups, concerts, moments related to Polish music.

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Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:02 pm
dorzechowicz

Other topics related to Poland and Polish roots
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Sat Aug 11, 2018 11:08 am
Sophia

Handicraft
Textiles, quilts, bobbin lace making, embroideries, tatting, crochetting, wodden sculptures, paper cutouts... and others hand made works of art.

Mon Jan 09, 2017 5:52 pm
mickgmickg

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