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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

DNA and Genetics

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Are All People with the Same Last Name Related?

While dating my now-husband, it made me laugh when people … 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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Family History: When Did Granddad Become a Citizen?

America is a land of opportunity and immigrants. So when … Read Article

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Who Should You Include in Your Family Tree?

As I do my genealogy, things get crazy fast when … 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

DNA and Genetics

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How Many Generations Until You Are No Longer Related?

Tracing genealogy is a fun thing, but it can bring … Read Article

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Last Names that Come from Nature: 15 Origin Stories

Finding out about your last name is cool. But what … 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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