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You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
9/27/2009
Family history researchers created a surge in Freedom of Information Act requests in 2004.
8/1/2005
Stuck on the census? Can't see past vital records, wills and deeds? Spice up your research and break through your brick walls with these 10 essential — and often-overlooked — sources.
4/1/2004
Dock your browser at these six sites and follow the wake of your Great Lakes-faring ancestors.
9/27/2009
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
Just because your ancestors' company no longer exists doesn't mean you're out of genealogical luck. Follow these tips to track down documents of defunct businesses.
4/1/2005
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
Shhh! We're letting you in on one of genealogy's best-kept secrets: the resources of the WPA's Historical Records Survey.
11/3/2009
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