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Celebrate Aunt and Uncle Day on July 26! When it comes to aunts and uncles, what are the accurate kinship terms? How do you determine generations? The answer is "grand," but not...
Women can do it...because they always have! From the Revolutionary War to WWII, learn the various, surprising ways women in wartime served our country.
On July 24, we celebrate Cousins Day! So how, exactly, are you related to the child of your great-great-grandmother's son?! We'll explain the steps to calculating cousinhood.
Census records are crucial documents for genealogists, and often their first stop. But each census collected slightly different information. This quick list of census questions...
If you’ve taken an autosomal DNA test at 23andMe, AncestryDNA, or Family Tree DNA, you likely have a long list of genetic cousins. After sequencing portions of your...
The new royal baby, born on May 6, is seventh in line for the British throne. How does royal succession work? We'll explain.
Genealogists, circle your calendars! DNA Day 2019 is April 25. See what DNA discounts you can take advantage of this week.
For most Americans, the 2018 income tax filing deadline was earlier this week. As much as we grumble about income taxes, you could argue our ancestors have had it worse. At...
Set yourself up for research success with these FamilySearch.org tips.
When it comes to the best ethnicity estimates, not all DNA testing companies are equal. So which ones have the most specific results? A DNA expert weighs in.
Dig deeper in your research to find hidden gems at these four free and underused genealogy websites.
If you're planning a trip to Utah this summer, here’s how you can have a more successful research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
On July 24, we celebrate Cousins Day! So how, exactly, are you related to the child of your great-great-grandmother's son?! We'll explain the steps to calculating cousinhood.
If you’ve taken an autosomal DNA test at 23andMe, AncestryDNA, or Family Tree DNA, you likely have a long list of genetic cousins. After sequencing portions of your...
When it comes to the best ethnicity estimates, not all DNA testing companies are equal. So which ones have the most specific results? A DNA expert weighs in.
As genetic genealogy databases grow, it's increasingly likely you will discover something unexpected. Here are a few practical tips on how to handle potentially sensitive...
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