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Genealogy is the study and tracing of families. Thanks to the Internet, the tedious task of searching for ones ancestors has now become extremely easy. Only a few years ago one had to go through huge numbers of library records, micro films, government files and cemetery ledgers in order to trace ones ancestors and build a family tree. Today your ancestors might be just a mouse click away. Start your search below.

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Census Uses – H...

Census Uses, How to look up an ancestor: There are now some wonderful tools for use in finding your ancestors...

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Searching your ancestry can be exciting and fun. You get to learn about your history and where you came from....

Mormon Genealogy Research – How to Get Started
Step 1: Gather the Right Tools Accurate records are essential for any genealogy project. Some people prefer to trace their Mormon ancestry on paper, while others would rather keep their research preserved in digital format. There are dozens of compu...
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Ancestry DNA Testing: 10 Things You Need to Know
#1: DNA Testing Can’t Take the Place of Research While a genealogy DNA test can offer clues to a person’s origins and can determine if two people may be related, it will not provide you with a complete family tree. DNA testing is a supplement to...
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How to Complete a Family Tree Chart
Facebook At first glance, Facebook may not seem like a genealogy tool, but completing a family tree is much easier with access to the enormous pool of Facebook users currently online. Facebook can connect you with long lost family members as easily ...
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How to Trace Your German Ancestry
Germany has a more fragmented history than most nations; it first became recognized as a unified country in 1871, and before that was comprised of loosely associated kingdoms, cities, and private estates. This can make tracing German ancestry more d...
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Using Digital Photography for Genealogy
Preservation Issues One of the most difficult aspects of Genealogy is the simple fact that paper disintegrates over time, no matter how carefully it is stored or handled. This is especially true of photographs and documents not treated with archival...
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