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Researching your Indian and Sri Lankan family history with family historian Smita Biswas

Do you have ancestors and family from India and Sri Lanka? Keen to learn more about your family history?

In celebration of Family History Month, join us to learn about researching your family history and how to undertake your own genealogical research — with tips and tricks from expert family historians.

Join family historian Smita Biswas to learn more about researching your Indian and Sri Lankan family history, including how to use historical sources, surnames, and official sources to uncover your family roots.

Free. Bookings required.

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