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In this section of the Web site, you'll find tools to make your family history search easier, including:

the Web's widest selection of free, downloadable family history forms and worksheets
"cheat sheets" of at-a-glance reference material on all kinds of genealogy topics
our exclusive annual picks of the 101 Best Web Sites for tracing your roots
Soundex generator, a tool for easier surname searching
a comprehensive guide to popular genealogy software for both Windows and Mac, including each program's pros and cons, and links to free demos
Subject indexes to articles in past issues of Family Tree Magazine
links to our popular State Research Guides products for doing genealogy in each US state

Below are links to online articles containing additional resources and reference material.

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Best for Jewish Researchers

Whether you're researching Jewish ancestry here or abroad, these tools can help.

Best for Genetic Researchers

When you're ready for the cutting edge in genealogy research, these sites can help you jump into the gene pool.

Best for "Continental" Researchers

Sample these sites for ancestors from mainland Europe. If their homeland isn't covered here, check WorldGenWeb.

Best for British Isles Researchers

Whether it's the luck of the Irish you're after, or you want to put a little English on your ancestry, set sail with these sites.

Best for Immigration Researchers

Ready to trace your ancestors' arrival in America? These data-rich sites may hold the answers you need.

Best for Canadian Researchers

Researching ancestors in the United States' neighbor to the north? Start here.

Best for African-American Researchers

The top digital destinations for discovering your black roots.

Best for US Researchers

Use these outstanding nationwide and state-specific sites to find your ancestors from sea to shining sea.

Best for Military Researchers

As orderly as the soldiers therein, military records seem ideally suited for online research. Though military documents can be found in many of the databases in this year's 101 list, sites in this section are especially useful for finding your ancestors' service records and exploring the wars they fought.

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