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Amish Homeland

Posted on July 11, 2020 by vanbraman

Many people know that I have Amish ancestry and I am often asked where they came from before they were in America. The majority of the Amish come from the same area of Europe and very few people from the … Continue reading →

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Amish Origins

Posted on September 26, 2012 by vanbraman

Religion in Family History When talking to people about my family history, I often tell them that I am 1/4 Amish. Some are quick to point out that Amish is a religious group. How can I be 1/4 Amish? The … Continue reading →

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