How to Use Geneanet Premium
Geneanet claims to be the largest European genealogy website. Here's an overview of its family trees and other helpful features.
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Common Surnames Strategies for the Frustrated Researcher Premium
Ancestors with common surnames can throw even experienced genealogists off track. Use these strategies to research the most common last names.
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Electric Fans: A History Timeline Premium
How the electric fan and air conditioning changed the way our ancestors kept their cool.
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Records and Resources for Exploring Your French Heritage Premium
Discover your French ancestry with this in-depth guide to genealogy records and resources from la République.
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Sunglasses: A History Timeline
Learn about the history of sunglasses and, thanks to a little genealogy research, more about the man who made them cool.
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4 Free (and Underused) Genealogy Websites
Dig deeper in your research to find hidden gems at these four free and underused genealogy websites.
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Free 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms
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A Timeline of The Moon
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Learn some out-of-this-world lunar facts with this historical timeline of the Moon.
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A Timeline of Our Ancestors’ Cutlery Premium
How did our ancestors go from eating with their hands to using knife, fork and spoon? Discover the surprisingly fascinating development of cutlery.
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Finding Unexpected Genealogy Details in Vital Records Premium
If carefully reviewed, birth, marriage and death records can contain a wealth of information. Here are some unexpected details in vital records.
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Genealogy Q&A: Missing Birth Records in England and Wales Premium
Does your ancestor have missing or conflicting birth dates? For English and Welsh ancestors, a bit of civil registration history can help lead you in the right direction.
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Genealogy Q&A: Can You Copyright a Family History Book Idea?
Say you've heard a great family history book idea from a friend. Can you legally use it? One seasoned genealogist weighs in.
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16 Genealogy Hacks That Will Save You Time And Money Premium
Take your genealogy to the next level with these 16 tech tricks that will give you freer, faster family history research.
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