A Searchable Table of Available State Censuses Premium
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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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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State Research Guide: Utah Premium
Looking to track down your Utah family history? Find your family's tale in the great Beehive State with these research tips!
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State Research Guides: Connecticut Premium
Ready to spice up your search for Nutmegger ancestors? Our Connecticut State Guide is the place to start!
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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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South Carolina Fast Facts and Key Resources
It's National South Carolina Day! Let's take a few minutes learn some fast facts about the Palmetto State and check out a few key resources!
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Women’s Equality Day – What We’re Celebrating
August 26th is Women's Equality Day, celebrating the signing of the 19th amendment. Let's have a look at how women succeeded in gaining the right to vote.
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Now What: How to Find Vermont Birth Records Premium
Find your Green Mountain State ancestors using these resources.
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Historical Research Maps: Western States Premium
The regions of the Wild, Wild West didn't always look like they do today. Check out this map of the Western United States in 1857, plus a list of when states were organized into territories and admitted to the Union.
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