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World Cup And Czech Soccer Apparel

The World Cup is one of the greatest sporting tournaments on the planet and is by far the most watched and followed sporting event.

From the Czech Republic to England and from Australia to America, soccer and sports fans around the globe are on the edge of their seats during the tournament.

Show your nationalistic pride or find the perfect gift of a Czech soccer jersey for the soccer lover on your list …

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Czech Soccer Jerseys

Show your Czech pride with these authentic Czech National Team soccer jerseys and related apparel.

The Czech Republic National Soccer Team has enjoyed considerable success for many years, dating back to its days as the primary national team for the former Czechoslovakia.

Now, the team is the pride of the Czech Republic and soccer is hotter than ever!

Czech soccer jerseys are the perfect way to display your ethnic heritage and show your rooting interest for the Czech Republic National Team.

Czech soccer jerseys are the perfect gift for dad or anyone else on your Czech gift list!

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Czech Genealogy: First Steps To Explore Your Roots

If you are interested in exploring your Czech-Slovak roots, there are a few specific steps you should follow. Most of the beginning steps in genealogy research are similar, and for the most part that’s true with Czech-Slovak ancestry as well.

But, there are a few slightly different paths to take when it comes to tracing your ancestors back to the Czech Republic.

Here’s a handy “how to” guide for the first few steps in the process. We’ll be back with additional tips soon.

Three key factors in a successful search are church, state, and fraternal records. These three avenues should be pursued first. Sometimes, doing so will give you the information you need.

The main goal for most searches is to find the area or specific village where you ancestors were born. Once you have that information in hand, you’re better equipped to get to the specific final stages of your projects. For now, let’s focus on the three sources mentioned above.

Church Records

You may well know where your most recent ancestors, say your grandfather or even great grandparents, attended church. Check their records, particularly wedding, baptism, and death records.

Often, their place of birth was recorded on one or more of the certificates.

Many Slovakian records have been microfilmed by the Church of Latter Day Saints. If your roots are Slovakian, we recommend starting at your local family learning center (FLC) administered by this church.

State Agencies

State records are an excellent source of information. Death records almost always list the place of birth. In most states, the proper agency is titled as the Bureau of Vital Records or a similar name.

You can also check individual county records if you know the specific area where your most recent ancestors may have lived and subsequently died. The County Clerk office is the best place to start. Look for the same type of records as mentioned above … birth, death, etc.

Fraternal Organizations

Most Czech immigrants were active in fraternal organizations, particularly early in the 20th century. You may have an awareness through family albums or memorabilia of the specific organizations.

These records are useful to check because the application to join almost always required the applicant to list their place of birth. Other helpful information may be available as well.