Alaska Genealogy
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Alaska Genealogy
Online searches for Alaska ancestry results in links to vital records, genealogists, current genealogy, and surname search links.
Alaska didn't become a state until 1957 and it was actually purchased from Russia in 1867. Alaska was first occupied by Inuit, Yupik Eskimos, Aluets and other Native American tribes. Russia was the first of the European countries to reach Alaska.
Spain explored the state and made some settlements in the 1800s in Alaska. The largest ancestry groups in the state are German, Alaska Native or Native American, Irish, British, American and Norwegian.
If you think you have ancestors in Alaska, start with the link above to begin your genealogy search!
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