South American Genealogy Research Guide Premium

Track down your South American ancestors with this guide on how to find records and other resources.

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Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors’ lives: Space travel.

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How to Find Ancestors Hiding in the Census

Can't find your ancestor in the US census? You're not alone. Our success strategies help you overcome seven common scenarios for missing ancestors.

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Unusual Last Names: 7 Research Tips

An unusual surname is a valuable tool for a genealogist. Discover six strategies to use oddball names in your tree to your greatest advantage.

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Expert advice on researching an ancestor who was master, or captain, of a ship.

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Expert advice on researching an ancestor who was an officer for the Los Angeles Police Department.

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Scottish Ancestors in 1700s Carolina Premium

Expert answers to your genealogy questions: Searching for a kidnapped Scot in the Carolinas in the 1700s.

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The History of the Stethoscope Premium

Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors’ lives. Today, let's listen to the history of an invention that has saved many of our ancestors' lives: the stethoscope.

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The History of the Potato Premium

As Ireland's Great Famine demonstrated, many of our ancestors' lives depended on the potato. Find out how the potato came to be a staple on farms and in kitchens everywhere.

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Software Review: Reunion 11 Premium

Ease of useUpgrading Reunion users needn’t worry about a learning curve with version 11, and initially may not even notice the many small tweaks. These include a handy Islands view that identifies unconnected branches, a new thumbnails window for images, a better book creator and on-the-fly feasibility and relationship...

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