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When Was This Picture Taken? The New PhotoDater Tool Can Tell You

When Was This Picture Taken? The New PhotoDater Tool Can Tell You

Genealogy Humor: 10 Comic Finds That Made Us Laugh Out Loud

Genealogy Humor: 10 Comic Finds That Made Us Laugh Out Loud

What Kind of a Cousin Are They? How to Make Sense of These Boggling Relationships

What Kind of a Cousin Are They? How to Make Sense of These Boggling Relationships

Put to the Test: Is the New MyHeritage Reimagine App Worth a Try?

Put to the Test: Is the New MyHeritage Reimagine App Worth a Try?

Need to Know What a Suffix in a Name Means? Here’s the Key

Need to Know What a Suffix in a Name Means? Here’s the Key

Feeling a Bit Overwhelmed by Your Research? Here’s Why

Feeling a Bit Overwhelmed by Your Research? Here’s Why

10 Things Family Historians Find the Most Annoying

10 Things Family Historians Find the Most Annoying

Why Local Libraries and Archives Are Still Vital to Your Research

Why Local Libraries and Archives Are Still Vital to Your Research

Where to Search for Free Obituaries Online

Where to Search for Free Obituaries Online

50 Free Genealogy Sites to Search Today

50 Free Genealogy Sites to Search Today

How to Build a Family Tree and Find Your Ancestors in 5 Simple Steps

How to Build a Family Tree and Find Your Ancestors in 5 Simple Steps

How to Preserve Your Own Life Story, and Why You Should

How to Preserve Your Own Life Story, and Why You Should

Stop Spending Hours Looking for Nonexistent Records: Do This Instead

Stop Spending Hours Looking for Nonexistent Records: Do This Instead

Should Your Ancestry Tree Be Public or Private?

Should Your Ancestry Tree Be Public or Private?

The 1950 Census for Family History: When, Where and How to Access It

The 1950 Census for Family History: When, Where and How to Access It

Use This Search to Access 1960-2010 Census Details

Use This Search to Access 1960-2010 Census Details

The 10 Hard Truths Every Family Historian Must Learn

The 10 Hard Truths Every Family Historian Must Learn

The Simple Steps to Take When You Inherit Family History Research

The Simple Steps to Take When You Inherit Family History Research

Tracing Ancestors in the Old Country: How to Start Your International Research

Tracing Ancestors in the Old Country: How to Start Your International Research

How a Research Log Will Transform Your Family History Research

How a Research Log Will Transform Your Family History Research

10 Ways to Improve Your Family Tree in 10 Minutes or Less

10 Ways to Improve Your Family Tree in 10 Minutes or Less

8 Expert Tips for Reading and Transcribing Old Records

8 Expert Tips for Reading and Transcribing Old Records

Finding the Hidden Clues in First Names: A Starter Guide

Finding the Hidden Clues in First Names: A Starter Guide

What Does That Mean? 300+ Family History Abbreviations Explained

What Does That Mean? 300+ Family History Abbreviations Explained

Old Map Collections That Every Family Historian Should Know About

Old Map Collections That Every Family Historian Should Know About

New Quiz! Test Your Family History Knowledge

New Quiz! Test Your Family History Knowledge

Every Family History Record Type You Need to Know + Free Checklist

Every Family History Record Type You Need to Know + Free Checklist

The 15 Minute Plan for Achieving Your Genealogy Goals in 2021

The 15 Minute Plan for Achieving Your Genealogy Goals in 2021

The Complete Guide to U.S. State Census Records by Year

The Complete Guide to U.S. State Census Records by Year

This is the Fastest Way to Scan Your Old Photos, Period

This is the Fastest Way to Scan Your Old Photos, Period

8 Things an Expert Would Definitely Do to Your Family Tree

8 Things an Expert Would Definitely Do to Your Family Tree

Siblings Are Likely the Key to Solving Your Family History Riddles

Siblings Are Likely the Key to Solving Your Family History Riddles