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The forced converts of the Inquisition: Rediscovering Spanish, Portuguese roots - interview
His interest in genealogy began, he says, “in a very personal and profound way.” “I discovered that my maternal lineage ...
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Portugal’s Ambassador to U.S. visits Hawaii, nearly 150 years since first Portuguese immigrants’ arrival
About 15% to 20% of Hawaii residents claim some Portuguese ancestry, with many tracing their roots to the first immigrants who arrived from Portugal to work on the plantations 150 years ago.
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Sephardic Jewish ancestry certificate now open for millions of applicants
have “significant Jewish ancestry” dating back to the time of the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal. The initiative was launched by the American Sephardi Federation’s Institute of Jewish ...
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Why spend billions for Ancestry’s DNA data if you don’t plan to use it?
For the last 20 years or so, the Indian Wells resident has focused her research on Ancestry (a.k.a. Ancestry.com), one of the leading sites for genealogical sleuthing and DNA analysis. The company ...
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Prince Henry the Navigator
Truth is, Prince Henry of Portugal never set sail on voyages of discovery. A nobleman of English, French, and Spanish ancestry, Prince Henry gained his reputation by sponsoring many voyages of ...
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Portugal’s Ambassador to U.S. visits Hawaii, nearly 150 years since first Portuguese immigrants arrival
About 15% to 20% of Hawaii residents claim some Portuguese ancestry, with many tracing their roots to the first immigrants who arrived from Portugal to work on the plantations 150 years ago.