Melanie Mayo

The 20 Largest Genealogy Record Collections Online: Have You Searched Them?

There are literally billions and billions of genealogical records now available online. From the huge databases of paid subscription sites like Ancestry and MyHeritage, to the varied collections of FamilySearch and other free initiatives – details about our ancestors’ lives are more accessible than ever. And every single one of the these collections is vitally important and needs to be preserved – whether the database contains one record or a billion. But have you ever wondered what the largest collections on the web are, and who holds them? This article will show you.

The Top 4 DNA Ancestry Reports Shown Side by Side: See How Results from the Same Person Compare

If you’ve ever hoped that you could see the actual ancestry reports from these DNA companies before you purchased a kit or uploaded your raw data, you’re in luck. Today, in an effort to help you better understand how different results compare from test to test for one individual, we are going to show you actual screenshots of ethnicity reports from each of the top four kits side by side.

This Clever Google Search Tactic Will Help You Find Your Ancestors on Any Genealogy Website

Have you ever been on a genealogy website, trying to find a specific detail about your ancestor, when you discovered that the search functionality was too limited to turn up the information you need? What about those sites who only offer a separate search for each database? Or perhaps you have found websites that have no search function at all. How can you uncover what you’re looking for on these sites to avoid missed records? Here’s a simple solution you don’t want to miss.

MyHeritage Finally Releases a Pedigree View in Their Family Tree: Here’s How to Access It

For many years, users of MyHeritage have requested a pedigree view of their family tree. For a subset of family historians who use this type of horizontal view in their research (standard in many other programs) the vertical family view MyHeritage offered was somewhat unpleasant to work with. However, MyHeritage seems determined to improve their platform in nearly every way possible and they have finally decided that a pedigree view is important. If you already have a family tree on MyHeritage you can access this new view on just about any device immediately. We show you how.

You Know You’re a Genealogist When…

Do you love family history research? Do you consider yourself a genealogist (professional or hobbyist)? If you find yourself agreeing with the following statements then there is no question that you are!

Genetic Test Prices Drop to as Low as $49 for DNA Day 2018

April 25th marks National DNA Day, which celebrates the discovery of the double helix in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. The National Human Genome Research Institute explains that “The goal of National DNA Day is to offer students, teachers and the public an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the latest advances in genomic research and explore how those advances might impact their lives.”

Ancestry Isn’t the Only Site With Record Hints

Ancestry.com is famous for its hints – those little green leaves in your family tree that give you fact suggestions from records and other family trees. These hints are such an important part of research on Ancestry that people become members just to take advantage of them.

80 Million Irish (and UK) Genealogy Records are Free This Weekend Only

Ancestry.com has decided to make their entire Irish Heritage collection completely free this weekend – no-cost access will end on Monday. If you have Irish (or UK) ancestors (or are trying to discover if you do) and don’t have a current subscription to their site then this is a great chance to get some research done.

Who Has the Best Deal on DNA Tests for Saint Patrick’s Day? Here’s the Comparison

If you’ve been waiting to take a DNA test for ancestry until a great deal comes along, now may be the time. Whether you plan to test only yourself, or want to grab a few kits for family members, you’ll find low prices at every major testing company right now. We’ve listed all of the current offers below so that you can easily compare. Some of these deals have an unknown end date and others expire this weekend.