Category: Heritage

DNA Q&A: The Best Ethnicity Estimates

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.

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.

Mad for Plaid: Does My Family Have a Tartan?

Does your Scottish heritage come with a tartan? Learn how to identify tartans associated with your ancestry.

6 Websites for Polish Genealogy Research

Researching Polish ancestors? Don't miss these six stellar genealogy websites for tracking family in Poland.

Using a Historical Map of Austria-Hungary in Your Research

Find your ancestors from Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Croatia, and more with this map of Austria-Hungary.

Cultural Connections: Heritage Museums

Set your sights on these 11 must-visit heritage museums where you can research your roots and walk in your ancestors' shoes.

free family tree chart

Clues in English Parish Records

In 1537, a law required Church of England ministers to record all baptisms, marriages and burials in their parishes, beginning no later than Jan. 1, 1538. A parish would record all events together in the same book until 1754, when legislation dictated that marriages be recorded in a separate book...

How to Research Genealogy in Online Newspapers from Europe, Canada, Central and South America and Other Countries

Old newspapers' genealogical bounty isn't limited to US kin. We'll show you how to research ancestors in online papers of your family's homeland.

Researching Grandma’s Baptism from Your Easy Chair

Genealogy research in Eastern Europe has come a long way in the past couple of decades. It used to be that locating church or civil registration records required a lot of effort and waiting. Your options for accessing records were 1) traveling to perform onsite research in archives, 2)...

Records + Documents

Get Started

North America

Europe

DNA

Heritage