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A Guide to Polish Genealogy Research

Once one of Europe’s largest and most prosperous nations, Poland vanished from the map for the entire 19th century, partitioned among Prussia, Russia, and Austria. Yet its language, customs, and traditions survived and flourished, both at home and among Polish emigrant communities worldwide. Researching your Polish roots can be challenging, but once the correct records […]

365 Genealogy Tasks: Your Day-by-Day 2026 Research Plan

These simple genealogy tips will help you organize your search and make 2026 your best research year yet.

13 Overlooked Eastern European Genealogy Records

Find your Eastern European roots—Russian, Polish, Ukrainian and more—in these key documents, some of which you can find online.

Six Tips for Staying Focused While You Research

Genealogy research is fraught with distractions. Follow these six tips to stay focused and maximize your research time.

Family Papers: What to Keep and What to Trash Premium

Declutter your genealogy life with these three steps for determining what papers to keep and what to trash.

How to Use Notion for Family History Projects Premium

This article offers tips for navigating Notion and specific ideas for using it as a family history storage and research tool.

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How to Use Trello to Organize Genealogy Projects and Ideas Premium

Plan your family history research, track ancestor searches, and log your genealogy finds with the free Trello app. Here's how to use it.

Your Complete Guide to Tracing Ukrainian Ancestors

Once-closed doors to genealogical research in Ukraine are now opening wide. We’ll guide you through them to explore your roots in this proud country.

How to Create a Genealogy Research Plan: A 5-Step Example

Don't know how to begin your genealogy research, or hit a brick wall? Get on track and inspired with this sample family history research plan.

7 Steps for Planning Family Reunions (and Saving Your Sanity)

Planning a meaningful, memorable and fun family reunion is a challenge. These steps will help make your reunion a success.