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How to: Koseki Records and Japanese Genealogy Research

If you have Japanese ancestry, you may have heard the term koseki when researching your genealogy. But what is a koseki and how can it help you trace your family tree?

Research Skills, Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesMay 5, 2020Japanese genealogy, Asian genealogy, koseki, honseki, Vital records Comments

How to Use Agricultural Censuses in Genealogy

Did you know that there are non-population censuses available for your genealogy research?

Research Skills, Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesMarch 24, 2020census, agricultural census, National ArchivesComment