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AncestorNews: What's in a (Sur)Name?
A genealogy veteran recommends Web sites where you can learn facts about your family surnames-which give you clues to where and when they may have lived.
9/28/2009
Categories: Get Started »  Surnames »  
Anticipate Alternate Surname Spellings
Stumped by two John Smiths? Can't tell if Great-aunt Delia's also Great-aunt Bridget? Don't get caught playing the name game without our guide to untangling multiple monikers.
9/27/2009
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Basics of Historic Fashion
11/17/2009
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Best for Beginning Researchers
Just starting your family research? These beginner-friendly destinations are made to order.
9/27/2009
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Books About Oral History
9/26/2009
Categories: Get Started »  Interviewing »  
Books to Help With Census Research
The census lessons in these books will answer your questions about the United States' decennial headcounts.
9/27/2009
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Census CDs
Custom CDs from Heritage Quest may help you fill in the blanks of your 1870 census research.
9/27/2009
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Census Tips
Remember these pointers when dealing with enumeration records.
9/27/2009
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Common Family Falsehoods
9/27/2009
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Plus Subscriber Only Content - Subscribe TodayConfessions of a Courthouse Newbie
Never paged through probates in the halls of justice? Join the club. We sent a fellow first-timer to scout out the territory and show you the ropes.
9/25/2009
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