8 Binge-Worthy Family History Shows You Don’t Want to Miss
Since advances in DNA analysis have renewed people’s interest in “finding their roots,” numerous television shows that focus on genealogy have come and gone. Here are our favorites.
How to Look Up Military Records About Your Ancestors
Wondering how to look up military records for an ancestor that served in a U.S. conflict? These important records can contain unique insights into your family’s life, and even fill in the gaps when you are missing information in your tree. This quick guide will help you make sense of locating these one-of-a-kind collections online.
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.
The 1950 Census for Family History: When, Where and How to Access It
The 1950 United States Federal Census is set to be released by the National Archives and Records Administration on April 1, 2022. Use this guide to discover how to find and use these fascinating records in your family history research.
How to View Thousands of Free Records on Ancestry Without a Subscription
When most of us think of Ancestry.com, we think of paid resources. And, of course, the vast majority of Ancestry’s billions of records are behind a paywall. However, you might be surprised to hear that the site does offer a relatively large assortment of completely free collections, and they are 100% searchable. When you attempt …
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Having Trouble Researching Your Female Ancestors? Here’s Some Help
By Alice Plouchard Stelzer The dictionary tells us that being invisible is being inconspicuous, unobtrusive, and unnoticeable. From a researcher’s point of view, tracing the life movements of invisible women creates many challenges. In the Preface to Notable American Women, editors Janet and Edward James said, “Biographies of women, especially little-known ones, pose special problems …
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Did Your Ancestors Come Through Ellis Island? Here’s How to Find Out
The Ellis Island records website has long been a great place to find free ancestry information. Providing instant access to more than 50 million immigration records, it’s a vital resource for anyone with US immigrant ancestry from the late 19th and early 20th centuries (earlier records can be found here). A couple of years ago Ellis …
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