Author: Diane Haddad

How to File a FOIA Request for Genealogy Records Premium

Request copies of federal government records via the Freedom of Information Act using these four simple steps.

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The Government and Genealogy Records: What You Should Know Premium

Learn what records the government creates, how to access them, and why genealogists should vote.

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How to Calculate Cousinhood with a Cousin Chart Premium

How, exactly, are you related to the child of your great-great-grandmother's son? We'll explain the steps to calculating cousinhood!

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Touchdown! A “Genealogy” Timeline of NFL Teams

This handy football history timeline tells you the genealogy of today’s NFL teams, their “parent” teams, and the years they were established.

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Family History by the Numbers: Summer Vacation Premium

From beach getaways to frozen treats, celebrate the season! Enjoy these 9 number-based facts relating to the history of summer vacation.

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How to Refer to Aunts and Uncles: Grand, Not Great

Great-uncle, or grand-uncle? Here's one perspective on the avuncular controversy.

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Free 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms

Best Records for Finding Female Ancestors Premium

Looking for the women in your family tree? Start your search for female ancestors in these genealogy records.

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Family History Questions for Kids to Ask Grandparents Premium

Help a child do a family history interview with Grandma or Grandpa. These are some easy questions that kids of all ages can use to learn about their family's past.

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6 Baby Steps to Organize Your Genealogy Research

Does organizing your all your genealogy files and papers seem overwhelming? Start small! Using these baby steps, you'll have your research tidied up in no time.

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