Genealogy

Genealogy studies humanity and how we’re all related. Genealogy studies our history so we can understand and move forward together.

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How to Get Old Newspapers: 17 Places to Look

Newspapers are an amazing source of genealogical information. Plus, they’re … Read Article

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Do Schools Keep Records of Past Students?

With the 2020 school year being as crazy as it … Read Article

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How Far Back Do Surnames Go? A Brief History

Last names are a lot of fun – but sometimes … Read Article

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When Did Your Ancestors Come to America? Let’s Find Out!

Thanks to statistics and how history played out, the odds … Read Article

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Can Anyone Today Trace their Family to Roman Times?

Roman history is full, rich, and deeply nuanced. It’s fun … Read Article

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How Accurate is Mormon Genealogy?

Growing up, I assumed that all records were both boring … Read Article

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Ancestry: How Far Back Do Records Actually Go?

While indexing isn’t one of my favorite activities, I know … Read Article

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Can Anyone Trace their Lineage Back to the Bible?

While reading the Bible, I’ll admit – I struggle during … Read Article

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Why Are Some Last Names So Common?

Growing up with a rarer (and deceptively simple to pronounce) … Read Article

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How Many Generations Ago Was America Founded?

It’s fun to find ways to connect your family to … Read Article

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Cost Analysis of Hiring a Genealogist – with Quotes

When you’re thinking about doing genealogy and you get stuck, … Read Article

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When Should I Hire a Genealogist? What You Need to Know Now

As you’re doing your own family history, it’s easy to … Read Article

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Genealogy in the Bible: What it is and Where to Find it

When reading the Bible, there are an awful lot of … Read Article

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