“When I started researching family history, I had to correspond via snail mail letters and get them translated,” Smolenyak says.
“When I started researching family history, I had to correspond via snail mail letters and get them translated,” Smolenyak says. “But now…you can find people who are from the region where you think your ancestors came from. Even if they aren’t related to you, often they will be helpful and go talk to the local priest or officials and ask if they can see the records for you.”