Contact Information
Name: Steve Szabados
Title: Reseacher/Historian
Website: https://steveszabados.com/
Email: s-szabados@sbcglobal.net
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Steve Szabados BIO:
He has been researching his ancestors for about fourteen years and has traced ancestors back to 1600s New England and 1730s in Poland, Germany, Bohemia, and Slovenia. He has given numerous presentations to genealogical groups and libraries in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. His goal is to share his passion for Family History.
Steve Szabados is a genealogy speaker, author, and columnist. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, and an MBA from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.
He is a member of the Polish Genealogical Society of America, the Illinois State Genealogical Society, and Northwest Suburban Genealogical Society. He is also a genealogy volunteer at the Arlington Heights Illinois Library. He is the author of six print books – Basic Genealogy, Write Your Family History, Finding Grandma’s European Ancestors, Polish Genealogy, Memories of Dziadka, Quick Reference to U.S. Census Records, and Deciphering the 1790-1840 U.S. Census Records. He has also published five eBooks on genealogy. All are must-have books for the beginning genealogist looking for their European heritage. Steve is also the genealogy columnist for the Polish American Journal.
Steve Szabados Genealogy
- British Immigration to Colonial AmericaResearching the different British groups who immigrated to the American colonies isn’t just about names and dates; it’s about understanding the diverse motivations, identities, and legacies that shaped early America. It opens up a rich vein of historical insight. Research will uncover regional and cultural diversity. The colonies weren’t monolithic. Puritans in New England, Quakers […]
- Celebrate the Holidays with your AncestorsWith the holidays approaching, now is the best time to collect stories about your ancestors, collected from what you hear at family gatherings. I lived with my grandparents when I was a child. Later in my life, I began my genealogy research to learn more about their lives and preserve their memories. I found many […]
- Our Polish Heritage: Ask Questions and Save the StoriesOctober is a terrific time for us to celebrate our Polish heritage, and the story of our immigrant ancestors is the foundation of that Heritage. I lived with my Polish grandparents when I was a child, and later in life, I began my genealogy research because I wanted to learn more about their lives and […]
- Organizing Genealogy InformationGenealogical research typically begins with recording facts we recall about our parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles, as well as the information found on documents at home or in the attics of our older relatives. Next, we record the family stories passed down by each generation at family gatherings. These steps should also include collecting all […]
- New Book, French Immigration to North AmericaMy new book, French Immigration to North America, is now available at Amazon as a print book and eBook at Kindle, Apple, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. It is also available as an eBook at many libraries through Hoopla. Description This is a fantastic resource and a must-have when writing your French family history. When […]
Past Presentations:
| Presentations at Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society | Date | Handout | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Szabados – Your Next Step: Write Your Family History | March 15, 2022 | Handout | Video |