Finding and Understanding Immigration Records

As your family history research progresses, eventually you’re going to find relatives from other countries. At this point, immigration records can be immensely useful. The trick? Finding these records and understanding them. Here’s how.

How Accurate is Census Information And Will it Help Me in Finding My Family Members?

If you’re looking for more information to further your family tree research project, you’ve probably looked for birth records, death records, perhaps even military records. Have you looked for census information?

Understanding Death Records in Genealogy Research

Death records can be obtained from military records, cemeteries, the vital statistics offices, and even via public records like newspapers, and city directories.

Understanding Birth Records in Genealogy Research

One of the most useful and perhaps most common type of document used in genealogy research is our family’s birth records. They not only tell when a family member was born, they also identify the parents.

How to Find Free Basic Genealogy Information

Genealogy, the study of one’s ancestors, can be immensely satisfying. It can also be incredibly time consuming and potentially expensive. That being said, sometimes the best results are the easiest to find and the least expensive.

What to do When You Have a Common Surname

For all of the Smiths and Jones out there, it IS possible to conduct genealogy research without pulling out your hair. Yes, you will have to be more diligent, and patient than say, those researching the Humdingers of the world. However, it IS possible to discover…

Do I Need The Help of a Professional Genealogist?

Undertaking a family genealogy project can be quite an adventure. Sometimes the information comes easily, particularly if your family is skilled at keeping records or you come from a prominent family. However, most of the time uncovering your…

Why is Genealogy Important?

Genealogy, the study of your family’s ancestors, plays an important role in how we view ourselves, our customs, our history, and the connections we have around the world. Both children and adults can benefit from knowing where they come from…

What is Genealogy?

Being as genealogy is one of my life passions, I will be spending the next few days covering this topic. My intention is to offer a better understanding of genealogy to newbies everywhere!

How Do I Organize The Genealogy Information That I’ve Already Found?

I prefer to use the same colour hanging file folders for my paternal surname, installing a tab with BOTH parent’s FULL names (as shown in the example above), and use plain manila-coloured file folders inside that again, one for EACH daughter and her family. My searching for the daughter’s family ends here. It’s basic, but it works. Each file will not only contain your notes on what you’ve found and where…