Genealogical Research Methods
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How to Use Genealogical Clues in US Census Data
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Jennifer Jensen
The genealogy information in US census records is only the start. Use birth & marriage years, occupation, immigration, home ownership data to find more records & sources. more...
Find Vital Records to Trace Your Family History
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Rick Evin
Birth, death, marriage, and divorce records not only document important life events in your ancestors' lives, but also provide hints for further genealogical research. more...
Find Ancestors – 1920 & 1930 US Federal Census
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Jennifer Jensen
The 1920 and 1930 Federal Census Records contain much genealogical information, and are often the first public record for beginning genealogists to access. more...
Find Ancestors – 1900 & 1910 US Federal Census
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Jennifer Jensen
The 1900 & 1910 Federal Census Records have much data for genealogists, including military service, birth month and year, marriage & immigration information. more...
Find Ancestors - 1850, 1860, 1870 Federal Census
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Jennifer Jensen
The 1850, 1860 & 1870 US Federal Census Records were first to list every person by name. Genealogical data includes age, birthplace, and clues to land records. more...
Find Ancestors in the 1880 US Federal Census
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Jennifer Jensen
The 1880 Federal Census Record is a gold mine for genealogical data. Relation to head of house & parents' birthplace are listed. Census indexes have replaced the Soundex. more...
The Emigrant Savings Bank and Irish Immigrants
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Jennifer Jensen
The Emigrant Savings Bank served Irish and other immigrants in the 1850s and later. Genealogy information may include hometown, parents names, and immigration date. more...
Learning History through Genealogy
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Kathleen Airdrie
To the enquiring mind, genealogical research can be the beginning of extensive history lessons. more...
What is the International Genealogical Index
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Rick Evin
Learn all about the International Genealogical Index, an index covering over millions of deceased individuals from areas around the globe, and how to navigate it. more...
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Carmel Morse
A plethora of ancestry information is available online including the social security death index, family trees, gravestone listings,census records, and military rosters. more...
Genealogy Enhanced by Anecdotes and Stories
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Kathleen Airdrie
Genealogy is defined as the descent of a person from ancestors, but it can be much more than a chart with names, dates, and locations. more...
How DNA Testing Can Reveal Genealogy
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Rita Marshall
Everyone carries the DNA sequences of their ancestors, DNA that can be explored through genetic testing. Here are common tests used, and what they can and can't reveal. more...
Useful Genealogy Research Books
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Rick Evin
Internet resources are not the only tools for genealogy research: There are a myriad of great genealogy books. Here is a quick guide to some interesting research books. more...
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Rick Evin
Do you feel that you can find anything on the internet now, including your family history? Or that if your Auntie said it, it must be true? Think again. more...
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