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romany and german ancestors help please

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kaz in kent

kaz in kent Report 10 Nov 2006 22:13

can anyone tell me where to search for romany/gipsy census information i am at a complete loss as to where to start and how would i find family that come to england from germany during the middle 1800s when all i have is a surname .

Lorraine

Lorraine Report 10 Nov 2006 22:28

hi familysearch.org it is a free site and has a range of records lorraine

Researching:
derry,breakwell,kinnish,wadlow,penny,smith,woodward,cartwright.

kaz in kent

kaz in kent Report 10 Nov 2006 22:30

thanks lorraine

Caroline

Caroline Report 10 Nov 2006 22:47

There is a site called 'passing through' which has census and parish records of travellers, gypsies etc. Caroline

Ellen

Ellen Report 11 Nov 2006 09:18

Hi, Try the Romany and Traveller Family History Society, I have used this site and I joined as a member as I have Gypsy Ancestors. Regards Ellen.

Paul Barton, Special Agent

Paul Barton, Special Agent Report 11 Nov 2006 09:23

For a brief period, captains of ships entering British ports were required to declare the names of foreigners on their ships. The records are held at the National Archives but it would require you to go there and search through boxfuls of forms. You'd need to know the year of arrival or it would be a mammoth task. Details are on the NA website.

kaz in kent

kaz in kent Report 11 Nov 2006 22:04

thanks to all for your advice