5 Questions to Determine Your Ancestor’s Correct Birthdate Premium
When records list different birth dates for your ancestor, how can you determine which is correct? Here are five questions that can guide you to the right answer.
Read MoreHow to Fact-Check Family Stories in Three Case Studies Premium
It's an unfortunate truth that sometimes, cherished family stories turn out to be tall tales. Separate truth from fiction in your family lore with the tips in these three case studies.
Read MoreIndentured Servants: Was Your Ancestor One? Premium
Not everyone who wished to come to America could afford it. As a result, indentured servants were common in Colonial America. Was your ancestor one?
Read MoreCommon Surnames Strategies for the Frustrated Researcher Premium
Ancestors with common surnames can throw even experienced genealogists off track. Use these strategies to research the most common last names.
Read MoreCase Study: Conflicting Birthdates in Genealogy Records Premium
Conflicting birth dates can be especially difficult to resolve. Here is a case study and tips from genealogy expert Sunny Morton.
Read MoreCase Study: Solving a 90-Year-Old Mystery with a DNA Match
How do you solve a 90-year-old family mystery of an unknown grandparent? With perseverance and a DNA match.
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Case Study: US Genealogy Finds in England Premium
One US researcher brings home surprising souvenirs from trips to England, including a Civil War photo and a lump of coal.
Read MoreCase Study: Using the Census to Confirm a Correct Identity Premium
Shannon Combs-Bennett shares how she sorted through confusing census records to uncover her ancestor's mother's name.
Read MoreMyHeritage’s DNA Quest Reunites Family in New Zealand
Two half-siblings reconnected with each other and their long-lost birth father thanks to a pro bono DNA program.
Read MoreHow to Find Your German Hometown: A Case Study
Ich bin ein Münchner? Read one researcher's attempts to find his German hometown.
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