Melungeons: Are You Part of “The Lost Tribe Of Appalachia”?
The mixed-race Melungeon people from Appalachia can be tough for descendants to trace. Learn some origin theories and tips for starting your research.
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A Searchable Table of Available State Censuses
Genealogists love federal censuses, but state censuses can prove just as helpful. Use our searchable table to figure out what years these records were taken.
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State Research Guide: Nevada Premium
Don't leave your Silver State family history research to chance! With these facts and tips, finding your ancestors is a sure bet.
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Tips for Finding Ancestors in State Archives: Explore Online Premium
In this seven part series, you'll learn how to dig up the genealogical treasures awaiting you in your ancestors’ state archives. In this first article of the series, we're introducing the wealth of information that lies hidden in these archives, and jumping into our first tip: exploring state records online.
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Tips for Finding Ancestors in State Archives: Consultation Premium
In the seventh and final article in this series on finding your ancestors in state archives, we're sharing information about archivists and all of the support they can provide you with as you hunt for your ancestors.
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Tips for Finding Ancestors in State Archives: Get Ready! Premium
In this seven part series, you'll learn how to dig up the genealogical treasures awaiting you in your ancestors’ state archives. In this sixth article in the series, we're tying it all together so you can begin your research!
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Tips for Finding Ancestors in State Archives: Get Digital Premium
In this seven part series, you'll learn how to dig up the genealogical treasures awaiting you in your ancestors’ state archives. In this fifth article in the series, we're discussing what you can expect to find in state archive digital collection, and how to go about finding it.
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Tips for Finding Ancestors in State Archives: Use Guides Premium
In this seven part series, you'll learn how to dig up the genealogical treasures awaiting you in your ancestors’ state archives. In this fourth article in the series, we're discussing using finding aids/guides to get further information about what a collection contains.
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Tips for Finding Ancestors in State Archives: The Catalog Premium
In this seven part series, you'll learn how to dig up the genealogical treasures awaiting you in your ancestors’ state archives. In this third article in the series, we're sharing tips for mastering the catalogs associated with state archives.
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Tips for Finding Ancestors in State Archives: Adjust Your Focus Premium
In this seven part series, you'll learn how to dig up the genealogical treasures awaiting you in your ancestors’ state archives. In this second article in the series, we're helping you sort out exactly what you want to focus on during your time researching your ancestors in state archives.
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Unusual Records: State-Specific Military Records Premium
Countless immigrant ancestors joined the Army of their newfound homeland. In fact, beginning in the Civil War, alien soldiers with honorable Army discharges could be fast-tracked to naturalization. (Marine Corps and Navy veterans were able to “fast-track” beginning in 1894, and nearly all World War I soldiers were exempted from many of the residency and […]
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The History of Tailgating
September 2nd is National Tailgating Day. Tailgating is a widely loved pastime, but where exactly does the activity originate?
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