Category: Heritage

Your Complete Guide to Tracing Ukrainian Ancestors Premium

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? Premium

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

Using a Historical Map of Austria-Hungary in Your Research Premium

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

Cultural Connections: Heritage Museums Premium

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

Clues in English Parish Records Premium

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 Premium

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.

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Best Websites for Tracing Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestors Premium

Discover 32 top websites to retrace your ethnic and immigrant ancestry to all corners of the earth.

Genealogy Q&A: Where to Look for Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Hometown Premium

Expert answers to your genealogy questions.

Now What? GRO Records Premium

Q. I can’t find my ancestors in Lancashire, England, in the General Register Office (GRO) indexes to birth, marriage and death records. Could the index contain errors? Where else could I look?