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South Africa


Goal 1: Research and Records


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South Africa Provinces



Goal 1: Get started with research in South Africa.



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Choices


AUse effective research methods for your South African ancestors.


  1. Beginning: Learn about South Africa family history in these articles.

    FS—Wiki: South Africa Genealogy
    AF—Introduction to South African Genealogy

  2. Learn techniques of beginning South Africa research in these videos.

    FS—Beginning South Africa Research—48:38 - 2014
    Beginner's Guide to South African Research—27:07 - 2018



  3. These RootsTech videos help you get started with South African research.

    RT—Getting Started in South African Research—24:38 - 2021


    RT—Jumpstart Your South African Research: An Essential Guide—18:50 - 2021


  4. Explore the Beginner's Guide to South African Research on the Mole's Genealogy Blog site.
  5. Watch this video for a basic guide to South African research.

    RT—Concise guide to researching South African ancestors—16:55 - 2022



  6. Case Study: Watch this case study in South African research.

    South African Genealogy: A Case Study—16:41 - 2018


  7. Record Finder: Learn about types of South African records with the FamilySearch Record Finder.

    FS—Wiki: Record Finder

Exercises


BExplore additional resources for research.



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  1. GenDatabase: Learn how using the GenDatabase site can help you in your research.

    South African Genealogy: Using GenDatabase—12:07 - 2017



  2. Online Sources: Learn how to find online sources for South Africa research.

    RT—Online Sources for South African Research—24:53 - 2021



    RT—Resources for researching South African ancestors—15:51 - 2022



  3. : Learn about additional resources for South African research, including DNA test results.

    AF—Utilizing Online Resources and DNA Testing for South African Genealogy - 2024

  4. Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.
  5. Tips: Explore the South Africa Genealogy site for South African research tips.
  6. Explore the free ebooks for South African history and genealogy, on the GenDatabase site.
  7. Explore and share South African ancestor images in the Genealogy Images SA, Lost & Found Facebook group.

Surnames and Words
  1. Surnames: Get an overview of Afrikaans surnames on the MyHeritage Wiki.

    MH Wiki—Afrikaans Surnames

  2. Learn about the origins of South African surnames.

    AF—Understanding South African Surnames - 2024

  3. Search the Geneanet site for South African surnames.
  4. Word List: Review this Afrikaans Genealogical Word List from FamilySearch.
Exercises