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Walk in your ancestors' footsteps and fill in the blanks in your family tree with a family history vacation. Here's what you need to know before you go.
2/4/2010
Mixed up by multiple monikers? Here's how to untangle the ancestral nicknames, name changes and spelling variations that can trip up your research.
2/3/2010
Did your ancestors live in a records-rich or paperwork-poor state? Whichever way your genealogical fortunes fall, you’ll find advice in our list of the best and worst states for family history research.
2/3/2010
Focusing not just on who your ancestors were, but also where they went, can give you a research advantage: You'll learn what records they might have generated and where those records are today.
2/3/2010
Can't find your female ancestor in a database? This nicknames list will help
2/2/2010
Think tracing your tree back in time is the only way to go? Guess again. We got some unconventional researchers to share their reverse genealogy secrets.
1/29/2010
Gold-digging at a family get-together is generally frowned upon. But mining for genealogical treasures can build a priceless family legacy.
1/29/2010
How to research ancestors brought to the United States as indentured servants.
1/27/2010
Don't know PDF from PNG? Use our word list to figure out what type of file you're dealing with-and which software will open it.
1/26/2010
Don't know PDF from PNG? Use our word list to figure out what type of file you're dealing with-and which software will open it.
1/26/2010
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