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Pinpointing the county in which your family lived during a given year is easy, thanks to the Newberry Library's Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
6/14/2011
What was business as usual for your ancestors could yield big genealogical payoffs for you. Achieve maximum returns by taking our career-searching advice.
4/1/2005
What can you find out about your forebears from occupational records? Here's a rundown of genealogical details divulged in different jobs' records
4/1/2005
Uncover the clues in historical records. This issue: Declaration of Intention
8/2/2011
Don’t let your family history wind up in a dumpster or shredder. Glean critical ancestral information from these six genealogy sources—before they disappear.
6/29/2010
If your ancestor jumped aboard a circus train or spent time in the carnival tent, use these tips to find out more.
1/1/2008
Discover WPA-generated oral histories on the Library of Congress' Web site.
4/1/2005
See how to find your ancestor's Social-Security Application form, or SS-5, and what you'll find on it.
2/23/2010
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