How to Write a Family History Story That Lasts: 10 Simple Steps
Curious about how to turn your family tree into family stories? This guide provides 10 easy-to-follow steps to make the process simple.
6 Genealogy Buys That Are Actually Worth Your Money (+ How to Save on Them)
Here are 6 things we think are worth paying for in the family history world, and some tips for getting them at the best price so you can keep your benefits high and your costs low.
FamilySearch’s New AI Tool Makes Unindexed Records Searchable for First Time
While genealogy sites like FamilySearch, MyHeritage and Ancestry let family historians search their ancestors’ names among billions of records in thousands of databases, a large number of online records are actually not yet indexed and will never turn up in …
FamilySearch’s New AI Tool Makes Unindexed Records Searchable for First Time .
How to Actually Order an Offline Record from Home
Can’t find the genealogy record you need online? Here’s how to discover and order it from a physical repository.
Family Statistics From MyHeritage Offers a Unique Way to Improve Your Tree
Think you know everything about your family tree? Well, think again, because MyHeritage has introduced a fascinating feature that reveals the answers to questions about your tree you never even knew you had – Family Statistics.
Adopted Ancestor? Here’s How to Find Their Biological Family
Some time ago a friend who had been adopted as an infant asked for my help in finding their birth parents. After a good bit of sleuthing, I identified and politely messaged a person who, according to DNA results, was most likely a very close relative.
The Hidden Meaning of Grave Marker Symbols Explained
Grave marker symbols can provide a fascinating look at your ancestors’ lives. This guide will help you decipher what they mean.
When Was This Picture Taken? The New PhotoDater Tool Can Tell You
Trying to date an old photo? This new tool from MyHeritage says it can provide one. But can it really tell you when a picture was taken?
What Kind of a Cousin Are They? How to Make Sense of These Boggling Relationships
Second cousin, or first cousin once removed? These relationships are confusing to almost everyone, but the answer is simpler than you think.
Need to Know What a Suffix in a Name Means? Here’s the Key
Confused about what a suffix added to a name is, what is means and how it should be written? This short guide will help you make sense of it.