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How To Trace Your Family Tree

Learn practical genealogy research methods, record analysis techniques, and step-by-step processes that guide both beginners and experienced family historians through finding ancestors, breaking through research barriers, and building an accurate family tree.

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15 Quick Genealogy Tasks To Do in 15 Minutes

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Back Up Your Genealogy Research (Before It’s Too Late)

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How To Demystify Those Confusing Cousin Relationships

Using City Directories is an important genealogy research strategy for finding brick wall ancestors. Many free online directories can be found! #genealogy #citydirectories #ancestors

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How to Use City Directories In Your Genealogy Research

Just starting your family history research? Wondering where to start researching your ancestors? Explore these tips and strategies for beginning your genealogy research.

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Genealogy For Beginners – Start Finding Your Ancestors!

Research into your immigrant ancestors should start in U.S. records. Learn which records are helpful and strategies to use them.

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Across Oceans and Generations: Discovering Your Immigrant Ancestry

Researching your ancestors in the pre-1850 census records presents unique challenges. You can make sense of those tick marks and find your ancestors!

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How to Make Sense of Those Tick Marks on Pre-1850 Census Records

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A Close Up Look At The 1790 Census

Your ancestor's occupation provides valuable clues in your genealogy research. Learn how to determine what your ancestor did for a living and why it matters.

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Why Your Ancestor’s Occupation Matters To Your Genealogy Research

Have you explred school records for your ancestors? Did you know these can serve as a partial alternative to the loss of the 1890 census? Learn how to find your ancestors in the school records.

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Getting Started With School Records for Genealogy Research

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How To Restore Old Family Photos – A Vivid-Pix Tutorial

Many online genealogy education opportunities can be found. Whether short videos or a full online class, everyone can further their genealogy education.

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How To Find Your Next Genealogy Education Opportunity

Finding an ancestor's marriage record is high on a genealogy researcher's list. Learn how to find those marriage records and genealogy tips to help your research.

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How To Confidently Find Your Ancestor’s Marriage Records

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How To Research Your Destitute Ancestors – Yes, It’s Possible

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How To Research Your Common Surname Ancestors

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Simple Tips For Reading Old Handwriting in Genealogy Documents

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