Have you ever wondered why your ancestors settled where they did? Was there a reason to why they ended up where they did or was it all part of happenstance?
Some questions to explore include:
- Did they have relatives they were joining?
- Did they come over for a job?
- Was this an area where there was a large gathering of this ethnic group?
- Were they hired out to work for their passage?
- Were they on business of the king or government?
- Were they exiled to the area?
- Was this where the boat docked and they had to find their way?
What are some reasons you’ve discovered for your ancestors settling where they did?
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