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Where do I go to look up Native American names?

How to research Native American names?

NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL NAMES

If your family legends contain unfamiliar names or words, search for the term in reference to a geographic area. For instance, since "chinook" is common in northern Montana, it's possible that the
Chinook Indians are an offshoot of one of the Montana tribes. A search of those tribes' records might lead to valuable information.

Source: Diana J. Muir, Professional Genealogis, TipWorld 2000

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