Since Champlain arrived in 1604, Nova Scotia has welcomed people from all over the world. As a result, Nova Scotia genealogy is deep and diverse. Far beyond our native Mi’kmaq ancestry and popular Acadian history, Nova Scotia's founding cultures include Acadian, English, German, African Nova Scotian, Scottish, Irish, and yes, even American. Twenty-five million people in North America - Canadians, Americans, Acadians, Cajuns - can trace their family tree back to Nova Scotia during the past 400 years. Are you one of them?
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Sometimes the route to your family history is straight and smooth; other times the route is full of unexpected twists and turns. Here’s a place to share your research triumphs and get advice from fellow explorers.
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Millions of North Americans can trace their heritage back to Nova Scotia. Are you one of them? Enter your family name to find out.
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One million new possibilities in searching for your Nova Scotia Roots. Search for family names in Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics with links to over a million original copies of birth, marriage and death records available.
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Blogger Lauren Oostveen from Nova Scotia Archives and Record Management shares photos and historical happenings in her blog Time Warp.
Time Warp » Blogger Phil Neville of the Nova Scotia Counsel of Archives tours archives throughout the province sharing what he learns along the way in his blog Routes to Your Roots. Routes to your Roots » |
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Just beginning your search? Browse our helpful tips to get you started.
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Follow the Nova Scotia Archives as they explore Nova Scotian history on Twitter & Facebook. Every day they share significant historic events, people, and places paired with items from their holdings.
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