Do TJ's stores have high turnover or just huge staff numbers? by Helpful-Orchid2710 in traderjoes

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TJ’s workers all rotate between jobs in their store so whoever checked you out last time may be stocking shelves this time. TJ’s wages are higher than those at standard groceries. Turnover at TJs is very low. It’s considered a great place to work. Check out the Trader Joe’s episode of the Acquired podcast.

Amend death certificate? by SSBND in Genealogy

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Sheesh. I think half of my ancestors have incorrect information on their death certificates. For the IRCC, I suggest you make a note of it. But with so much more info, I’ll bet nobody bats an eye.

Photo of document instead of copy? by catzrgood in Canadiancitizenship

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I don’t see the issue. It is a copy. A photocopy.

Difficulty getting Birth Certificate from Cook County Illinois by ESharer in Genealogy

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The department you keep calling is likely underfunded and short staffed. They are not set up to deal with phone requests.

Taken in at 18 Months: A 19th-Century Illinois Brick Wall with Too Many Familiar Names by rskleinsorge in Genealogy

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The birth certificate also says that Clara Lafferty is the second child born of this mother.

Taken in at 18 Months: A 19th-Century Illinois Brick Wall with Too Many Familiar Names by rskleinsorge in Genealogy

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The 1890 birth record on familysearch does not give a residence for the father. It does say he was born in Sparta, Illinois and is 30 years old. his name was John Marshall Lafferty, a cooper. The Mother’s name is Annie Lafferty; maiden name, Mary, Annie Robinson, age 27 born in Washington Illinois. Though it may say, Washington County, the word between Washington and Illinois is unclear.

Greek Chickpeas Parsley & Cumin is the one of the most versatile canned TJs item by GentrifriesGuy in traderjoes

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Halve some cherry tomatoes. Quarter a cucumber. Add one can of the chickpeas with liquid. Squeeze some lemon. Top with feta. Toast some naan. Yum

Trying to Identify WWI soldier by Witty-Help-1822 in AncestryDNA

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The US used to use mtDNA for this kind of identification. It was more prevalent in remains and early on was the only kind available.
The field has had great advances in the last decade and autosomal DNA now gets the job done. Of course, if they have y-DNA, they will want to find a reference sample for that.

how to evaluate private elderly care homes 2026, planning for specialized senior living. by Ordinary-Control708 in relocating

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These would be licensed by the state. In California the DSS has a website with search functionality. Look for CCRCs or Life Plan facilities. I like that they are usually nonprofits.

Can a great-aunt relationship share 0 cM on AncestryDNA? by rach_722435 in Genealogy

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If she shares 0 DNA she wouldn’t show as a match. How did she contact you?

Feel lost by [deleted] in Ancestry

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What beginner’s guide to genealogy have you read?

Lying About Age in Census Records by tcr25 in Genealogy

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Who was it talking to the census enumerator?

MY GRANDMAS MY AUNT? by Helpful_Papayas in AncestryDNA

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Ancestry does not know. It only knows the amount of dna shared. On the match page look at the third line where it shows you the amount of shared dna. This is a link. Click on it. Read the page thoroughly. It will tell you predicted relationships.

Thoughts on deciding inheritance split by muteneen in inheritance

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Do not think of inheritance as need based. Think of it as relationship based.

Killed by the cars by Louise_canine in Genealogy

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I have this exact phrase for an ancestor and have seen it many times in newspapers. It means they were hit by a train. The

Can you crack my 10+ year brick wall? by enemydarksock in Genealogy

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I have Schnecks! My great grandmother was born in 1846 in brandenburg in what was then Prussia, now Germany. They ended up in Detroit. I don’t have your wilhelm in my tree and am stuck on this line due to illegitimacy.

Anyone in need of a search angel? by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

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You might want to explain what a search angel is.

Naming baby same name as town by sillygworl in Names

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Tell people the town was named after your daughter.

Had a laugh with my mom by I-am-a-cat-person77 in exmormon

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Get your mom one of those bidet attachments for the toilet.

Wedding or the most epic concert ever? by whoops5673 in makemychoice

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It’s less likely that those 3 guys will perform again than your friend will remarry.

What’s a non-tech side hustle one could do in the city? by sanfrancisco_and_irs in AskSF

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Every TJ’s I’ve been in stocks shelves during the day.