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3 Ways to Use GEDmatch in Your DNA Research

Author: Blaine T. Bettinger October 3, 2016 updated on January 30, 2018

Analysis tools from testing companies aren't the only way to examine your DNA results. Here's the rundown on one of the web's most popular free tools: GEDmatch.

Whatever Floats Your Riverboat

Author: Blaine T. Bettinger March 1, 2007 updated on August 18, 2017

Q. My German ancestors arrived at New Orleans in 1853 and traveled to Ohio by river boat. I’ve found their passenger list to New Orleans, but how can I find record of the...

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A Complete List of State Censuses

Andrew Koch October 23, 2018 updated on October 22, 2018

Genealogists love federal censuses, but state censuses can prove just as helpful. Use this list to figure out what years these underused documents were created for your...

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Two Key Tips for Discovering Scottish Ancestry

Family Tree Editors October 23, 2018 updated on October 19, 2018

When researching your Scottish family history and ancestral home, knowing these two pieces of information is crucial, and here's why.

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5 Fall Genealogy Activities to Do in October

Author: Sunny Jane Morton October 22, 2018 updated on October 19, 2018

This month, we celebrate Family History Month and Halloween: what better time to pay attention to the deaths of our loved ones? Try these 5 tasks to honor their passing.

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