We have very little information with regards to my boyfriend's grandfather. We only have his first name and some history about how he was in the army. We know that he past away a long time ago, but my boyfriend's mom, grandmother, and uncle were able to come to the United States through the help of his grandfather's family.
Which brings me to my questions... Is there a way to find out my boyfriend's genealogy (mom's father side) with just the information we currently have? If so, how?
Need a name. Here is the opening.. mom (grandma, etc) should have a specific date of immigration. There will be records of that immigration and other details in files somewhere. It will depend on WHEN they came, and through where, as well as where they settled. If any of them applied for citizenship, there will also be some data there.
Getting those papers will probably unlock the door. The last name might be on the papers.
If necessary... narrow it down. Example.. mom was born (where) in 1945 and son born in US in 1975. She migrated between those dates.
SOMEONE had contact with his family. This is another route for finding his name, and from that.. you find his death date and location.
With a date and name/ place, you start collecting the records. But, you have to have one key piece to "hook" on.
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