Did Your Ancestor Disappear? How to Find the Nuns in Your Family Tree (3 Sure Steps)

It’s one of the most frustrating brick walls in genealogy: a female ancestor is right there in one census, and then - no marriage record, no death certificate, just gone. If she seemed to disappear into thin air, she might have chosen a deeply dedicated path. She might have become a Catholic nun. In this video, we are demystifying the process of finding the sisters, aunts, and grandmothers who entered religious orders. Because they often took a new "name in religion" and moved into convents, tracking them requires a different set of search strategies. Sunny Jane Morton breaks down 3 actionable steps to help you identify if you have a nun in your family tree and exactly where to look for their hidden records. Get Sunny's book "Searching for Sisters" at https://tinyurl.com/searchsisters (affiliate link - no extra cost to you - thanks for the support!) 👩🏻‍✈️ Join Aimee's Crew for the most recent study guide FREE each month, plus a special member's only monthly livestream. Visit https://tinyurl.com/AimeesCrew - there are two membership levels, be sure to select Aimee's Crew. ====================================== 🌟 NEEED HELP? Zoom COACHING available starting at $35. Visit https://ancestryaimee.com for more information! ====================================== Purchase study guides and tutorials on my Etsy page: https://ancestryaimee.etsy.com ====================================== ❤️ Your support makes these videos possible! Support the channel for just $2 a month. Thanks! (  / aimeecross  ) ====================================== 👉 My genealogy must haves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/aimeecros... (affiliate link) ====================================== 🙋‍♀️ Find me at https://ancestryaimee.com Instagram:   / ancestryaimee   Facebook:   / aimeecross2   ====================================== Aimee Cross, a professional genealogist based in the United States, shares practical, step-by-step strategies. On Ancestry Aimee we break down brick walls, use records correctly, organize family history research, build accurate, well-sourced family trees, all while avoiding common genealogy mistakes. Terrific for beginner and intermediate researchers who want real progress, not just hints. Be sure to catch reviews of the latest Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, Find A Grave, and other genealogy platform features, essential for your family search. Aimee's goal is to make genealogy feel approachable, logical, and rewarding—so you can trust the discoveries you make. 👉 New videos and research guidance to help you build your family tree with confidence. #ancestry #findingyourroots #familysearch #familyhistory #genealogy #discoveryourancestors #catholicnuns #catholicsisters #nuns ========================================================== Intro music: "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Br...