Wales

1. Overview: Learn about Wales research resources in this FamilySearch Wiki article.
   
   FS—Wiki: Wales Genealogy


2. Learn more about resources in this blog article.
   
   FS—Discover Your Welsh Ancestry in These 3 Key Sources


3. Get an overview of Welsh family history.
   
   AR—Welsh Family History
   RT—Hiking Into The Past: The First Steps In Your Welsh Family History Adventure—19:21 - 2024
   
   
   


4. Tips: Explore these Welsh research tips from Findmypast.
   
   FMP—Welsh Family History Tips—33:08
   FMP—How to Find Welsh Ancestors—65:10


5. Learn more about Welsh research in these articles from Price Genealogy.
   
   PR—Wales Research – Part 3
   PR—Wales Research – Part 4


6. Learn how to find online resources for research.
   
   RT—Online Resources for Welsh Genealogy—19:31 - 2022   
   • Search criteria
   • Major websites
   • National Library of Wales
   • Archives
   • Societies
   • A sense of place
   • Work and worship
   • Other online resources
   
   
   
   

Records

1. Learn about problems and opportunities with Welsh records.
   
   PR—Wales – Problems and Resources


2. Follow this case study in basic Welsh records research.
   
   PR—How to Search Wales Genealogy Records


3. Record Finder: Use the Wales Record Finder to understand record types for research.
   
   FS—Wiki: Wales Record Finder


4. Forebears.io: Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.

1. Explore Welsh names and patronymics (naming customs passed down from fathers to children).
   
   Pronunciation and Patronymics


2. Learn more about Welsh naming patterns.
   
   FS—Welsh Naming Patterns


3. Learn about Welsh surname distribution.
   
   FS—Welsh Naming Patterns
   
   
   


4. Learn about the meaning of Welsh surnames.
   
   Where in Wales Does Your Surname Come From? - 2023


5. Search the Geneanet site for Welsh surnames.

  Geneanet Site Practice  |  


Guillaume Dinas was a Welshman living in early- to mid-19th century Wales. Using the Geneanet site, search for Guillaume Dinas and answer these questions:
1. What was the name of his spouse, and when was he married?
2. Who were his parents?
3. Look for the last name "Dinas" under the Glossary for Welsh Place Names (link found below). What is the meaning of that name?


Hints  |  
1. In the Geneat site, enter "Guillaume Dinas" in the search bar.
2. Select the first record to appear with his name, and use the information to answer the questions.
3. In the Glossary for Welsh Place Names, at the top of the page, select "D" from the listed alphabet.
4. Locate the last name "Dina" and read the description to answer the last question.


Answers
1. Guillaume Dinas was married to Marie Marguerite Rose Faquis on 3 June, 1819.
2. Guillaume's parents were Guillaume Dinas and Marguerite Lainé.
3. The last name "Dinas" means, "hill fortress, city."

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6. Place Names: Explore the Glossary for Welsh Place Names on the Welsh Family History Archive site.
7. Listen to authentic pronunciations of Welsh place names.