Genealogists use a wide range of methods and sources to conduct their research, including oral interviews,
historical records, census data, immigration and naturalization records, military service files, probate
records, church registers, and genetic testing.
Genealogists use a variety of methods and genealogical sources to conduct their research, including oral
interviews, historical records, obituaries, census records, naturalization records, probate records,
military records, birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, church records of
marriages and baptisms, and genetic testing.— Gale.com
At MyCousins, we gather, sort, and preserve as many traditional sources as possible. Because our interests
extend beyond names and dates, we also curate historical resources that help place our
family stories in meaningful social, cultural, and
historical context.
Culture & Traditions
These resources help illuminate the customs, celebrations, and daily traditions that shaped the lives
of our Slovak ancestors before and after immigration.
- 8 Traditions Only Slovaks Will Understand
- Slovak Folklore in Pictures
- Wedding Traditions in Slovakia
Children & Daily Life
Childhood experiences varied dramatically across generations. These sources help contextualize the
lives of children growing up in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Maine: Place, Industry & Community
Maine’s towns, mills, and communities played a defining role in shaping immigrant family life.
These resources provide regional context for work, war, prohibition, and daily living.
- 1920–1945: The Countryside at Midcentury
- Lisbon Falls, Maine
- Lisbon Falls Genealogy (Androscoggin County)
- Maine’s Prohibition: 82 Years in the Making
- World War I and the Maine Experience
Occupations & Work
Employment defined opportunity, stability, and survival. These sources provide insight into the
industries that sustained immigrant families in Maine.
Slovakia: Homeland & Faith
Understanding our ancestors’ homeland deepens our understanding of language, religion, and migration.
- Slovakia — Culture Overview
- Steve Szabados Genealogy
- Czech and Slovak Immigration to America
- Religion in Slovakia
These curated sources are intended to grow over time. As new stories emerge and additional surnames
come into focus, this page will continue to evolve as a shared reference point for understanding
where we came from—and how far we have traveled.