Records and Resources for Exploring Your French Heritage Premium
Discover your French ancestry with this in-depth guide to genealogy records and resources from la République.
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Conflicting birth dates can be especially difficult to resolve. Here is a case study and tips from genealogy expert Sunny Morton.
Read MoreCase Study: Overcoming Same-Named People in Genealogy Records
You knew all those search results with the same name were too good to be true. Through this case study, learn how to follow your actual ancestor's record trail and weed out the imposters.
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FamilySearch has updated the valuable Veterans Administration Index and published several new WWI records collections for individual U.S. states. Here’s what you’ll want to know about these collections.
Read More5 Tips for Researching Your Relative’s Vietnam War Service
Our five research tips will help you start learning more about your loved one's service in the armed forces during the Vietnam War.
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US military records such as the DD 214 aren’t in online databases, but they can be requested from the National Archives and Records Administration. Learn how you can get a copy of your ancestor's discharge papers.
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17 Types of US Records to Check for Immigrant Ancestors
These 17 sources will take you from arrivals to alien registers, from foreign-language newspapers published in US cities to federal military documents.
Read MoreGenealogy Research Tip: Ancestry.com Premium
Not all of Ancestry.com's records will show up in a surname search. Discover the hidden gems in the card catalog.
Read MoreMaximizing Military Records: Episode 97
Follow along with Family Tree University and host Lisa Louise Cooke as we cover the essentials of researching your ancestors' military service.
Read MoreTracing Your Military Ancestors: Episode 73
This month's theme is Tracing Military Ancestors. Learn how to find info on your female veteran ancestors, what military records you can find and much more.
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