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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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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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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This Is Not a Drill: Finding Pearl Harbor Records
In honor of the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, we're sharing some resources that help ensure the events of that day are never forgotten.
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Walking in Your Military Ancestors’ Shoes at Fort Mackinac, Michigan
Check out our pictures and history of Fort Mackinac, a 230-year-old military fort on an island at the top of Michigan. We also have tips for researching soldiers who were stationed here.
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Creating a Genealogy Timeline to Organize Your Ancestor’s Life
Timelines reveal a lot about your ancestors' lives. Learn how to create genealogy timelines for your family history and using them in your research.
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Free 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms
Sign up for the Family Tree Newsletter and get 10 research forms as a special thanks!
FamilySearch’s Compare-a-Face Family History Activity
Compare-a-Face is a fun new FamilySearch website feature that uses photos to decide which relatives you most resemble. How well does it work? We try out Compare-a-Face and give you tips for best results.
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Genealogy Tips for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th! We're sharing key facts about what we're celebrating, and tips for researching your Hispanic ancestry.
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Why We Celebrate Oktoberfest in September
It's a question that burns inside my brain this time every year: Why is Oktoberfest celebrated in September? Let's find out!
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Here’s How Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 Became National Hispanic Heritage Month
Here's how Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 became National Hispanic Heritage Month, when we celebrate Hispanic and Latino American heritage, culture and history.
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Search New York Passenger Lists for Free
Ellis Island opened to New York-bound immigrants in 1892. But the free Ellis Island website has added New York ships' passenger lists all the way back to 1820. We'll show you a list and give you search tips for finding your ancestor's record.
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Here’s When You Can Watch Season 5 of “Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates Jr.”
Find out when the fifth season of the genealogy series “Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.” will premiere on PBS. We'll also reveal the celebrity guests and a few surprises in store for them.
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