Five Signs of Indigenous Ancestry in Quebec Parish Records

Begin your own search with this practical guide

Quebec parish records hold hidden clues to Indigenous ancestry—but you have to know what to look for. This guide shows you five specific patterns I've identified through years of French-Canadian research, including the methodology that led to my discovery of Abitakijikokwe, an Ojibwe woman erased from family records for over 200 years.

• Specific phrases and notations that signal Indigenous heritage
• Naming patterns that indicate mixed ancestry
• Record gaps and what they might mean
• How to use FamilySearch's Full Text Search for deeper discovery
• Next steps when you find a potential connection

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