Records Articles
Raise the curtain on your clan's showbiz connections. These six tips will help you conduct your own family tree talent search.
8/9/2010
Public records laws are making it harder to get Grandma's birth certificate. Find out why — and what you can do about it.
12/1/2006
Don't count on federal enumerations alone for tracking your clan -- follow our guide to find the clues hiding in state censuses.
5/2/2011
Does your family tree forecast call for sunshine or clouds? We rank the five most- and least-researchable European ancestries, and give advice for weathering the storms.
9/1/2007
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
3/7/2012
Whether your ancestors came through Ellis Island or were here to greet the Mayflower, their origins are part of the American story—and your story. Follow these tips to start discovering your immigrant and ethnic ancestors.
9/28/2009
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
9/27/2009
Find the conductors, engineers and gandy dancers in your family tree with these seven Web sites, and learn how they passed their time on the tracks.
9/28/2009