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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.

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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.

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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.

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4 Library Research Tips for Genealogists

Planning a genealogy research tip to the local library? Check out these four things to know to make your next visit productive.

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Create a DNA Testing Strategy Premium

What’s in Your Genes? Your DNA test results can be surprising, even if you don’t discover an ancestor was adopted or switched at birth. Full siblings may get different sets of chromosomes from their parents—whether it’s simply a different eye color or a different set of ethnicity results. That’s why taking a strategic approach to […]

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What Is My Ancestor’s Maiden Name? 5 Tips for Finding Out

Finding the maiden names of your female ancestors can be a real challenge. We've assembled five tips to help you track them down.

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Timely Genealogy Organization Tips Premium

There are a few simple steps to organizing your genealogy research without losing your mind or feeling overwhelmed.

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Famous Family Trees: Episode 116

Our January Podcast is all about famous family trees. Join Lisa as she discusses heraldry and the upcoming royal wedding.

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Photo Finish: Dynamic Duos Premium

Couples have loved being photographed as long as the technology has existed. Enjoy our readers’ favorite photos of the cutest couples in their family trees.

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4 Ways to Solve Genealogy Problems Premium

Sooner or later, we all hit a snag in our research, when the records we're expecting—or even just hoping for—don't seem to exist. Here are some approaches you might not have tried, and will bring success.

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