Because French records are in French, you'll get the best results if you search keywords, occupations, and place names in French. There is often a wealth of information available in the images of the original documents that can help you pinpoint your ancestors or learn about their lives and families.
French wordlist
This glossary contains words you're likely to find in French genealogical records: French genealogy terms
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