Tag: immigrant genealogy

4 Birthright Citizenship Facts Genealogists Should Know

For nearly 150 years, all individuals born on US soil have automatically gained US citizenship. What is birthright citizenship, and what does it mean for genealogists?

A World Cup Cheat Sheet for Genealogists

You can't cheer on Team USA in this year's World Cup. But this World Cup cheat sheet, featuring 16 of the 32 qualifying teams, will help you root for your ethnic roots.

Unusual Records: Early Alien Registration Records

In his latest roundup of overlooked immigration records, Rich Venezia shares a useful resource for tracing immigrant ancestors: early alien registration records.

Genealogy and the World Cup: How to Root for Your Home Countries

DNA tests and the 2018 World Cup can help you root for your home countries. Here's how you can decide which country to cheer on this summer.

Tony Shalhoub Shares His Father’s Immigration Story at the Tony Awards

The "Monk" actor reflected on the sacrifices his ancestors made so he could pursue his dreams. Here's what we found about his father, who immigrated to the United States from Lebanon in 1920.

Document Detective: Passenger Arrival Lists

Searching for immigrant ancestors? This article offers tips on tracking down passenger lists to find when and where our relatives immigrated to the US.

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