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In 1800s and 1900s hundreds of thousands of people left Poland in search of freedom and new life in other countries.

In 1800s and 1900s hundreds of thousands of people left Poland in search of freedom and new life in other countries.

In 1800s and 1900s hundreds of thousands of people left Poland in search of freedom and new life in other countries.

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They were brave men and women who decided to leave behind their homes and families and made a journey into the great unknown.

They were brave men and women who decided to leave behind their homes and families and made a journey into the great unknown.

They were brave men and women who decided to leave behind their homes and families and made a journey into the great unknown.

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Including YOU,
over 20 million people of Polish origin live in various countries all over the world today.

Including YOU,
over 20 million people of Polish origin live in various countries all over the world today.

Including YOU,
over 20 million people of Polish origin live in various countries all over the world today.

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Let us help you find your Polish Ancestors !

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