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5 Types of Ancestors’ Land Records You Should Look For

Looking for clues about your ancestors' relationships and migration patterns? Discover your ancestry and find family history with these five type of genealogy land records.

Celebrate Your Family History: 20 Fun Ideas for Any Budget

Don't hide your family history—show it off! These inspiring projects and gift ideas offer many ways to use your family photos and heirlooms.

How to Plan and Host a Successful Family History Interview

Family members are often the best genealogy resource. Here are family history interview questions and prompts to help you discover more about past generations' lives.

Family History Q&A: Divorces and Remarriages on Family Tree Charts

Whether for research purposes or decorative display, here are some expert answers on how to create a family tree for nontraditional families.

9 Tips for Getting Started on Writing Your Family History

Telling your ancestor's story helps ensure your research gets passed on. Put it all together with these tips for writing your family history!

Scottish Genealogy Research Toolkit Premium

Trace your kin with the genealogy websites and books in this Scottish research toolkit.

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A Map of Historical Scottish Counties

If your ancestors hail from the rolling hills and mysterious lochs of Scotland, this Scottish counties map will help you find them.

Your Male Ancestors’ Nicknames

Can't find your male ancestor in a database? This male nicknames list will provide you the clues you need to identify them.

How to Request Genealogy Records (Plus Sample Letters)

Sometimes, you have to take your research offline. Check out these useful tips for ordering records from brick-and-mortar institutions like archives and libraries.

Name Translation Chart: Compare Names Across Languages

Jumping between US and foreign records? Figure out how your ancestor's name may appear in another language with this name translation chart.