Category Archives: Surnames

What is the Correct Spelling of Bartunek?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Peggy

How many ways can Bartunek be spelled? Researching immigrants tends to be an exercise in frustration  patience. I am not sure if the spelling changes are due to clerical errors, language differences or the fact that my relatives just wanted … Continue reading →

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My Accidental Discovery of the Vodraska Family

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Peggy

The other day, I told you about how I found my great-grandmother Anna Riedl. From the beginning of my research into my family history, I have focused on Josef Vopat and his wife Anna Riedl Vopat. The notes I had … Continue reading →

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Finding Answers in the Czech Republic Archives

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Peggy

I am fairly new to genealogy. It was only a few months ago that I realized I now had time to do my own genealogy research rather than relying on other family members’ work. My goals were pretty limited when … Continue reading →

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