The French-American Heritage Foundation (FAHF) believes that every family history is a vital thread in the fabric of Minnesota’s story. While we are not a genealogical society, we provide the resources and historical context you need to uncover your French and French-Canadian roots.
Search the Collection
Use the library below to explore our inventory of historical articles, family genealogies, maps, songs, and FAHF publications and materials.
Filter by category or use the search bar to find specific names, locations, or documents.
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DNA Testing Guides & Beginner’s Blog
A beginner’s guide to starting your family tree and choosing a DNA kit.
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FamilySearch – Discover Your Family History
The official Church of Latter Day Saints website for free global record searching.
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Free Search GenCircles
An easy-to-use search engine for user-contributed global family trees.
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Free Search via Genealogy.com
A comprehensive search engine for general genealogy and census records.
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French Genealogy Guide (Guide de Genealogie)
A helpful guide for those with ancestors who lived in France (French language).
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French-Canadian and Acadian Genealogy Books
A marketplace for specialized books on French-Canadian and Acadian history.
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French-Canadian Genealogical Society of CT
The official society for French-Canadian genealogical research in Connecticut.
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French-English On-line Dictionary
A helpful tool for translating French records and terms into English.
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Maple Stars and Stripes Podcasts
Podcasts by Sandra Goodwin sharing tips and history for French-Canadian research.
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Rootsweb Worldconnect
A large collection of mostly user-contributed family trees and genealogies.
Join the Journey
Our digital archives and research are made possible by people like you. Help us keep these records free and accessible for everyone exploring their Minnesota roots.
