Archives for Lisa A. Alzo
Was Your Ancestor a “White Russian”?
Our expert explains the meaning of "White Russian" (the genealogy kind) and shares research tips for Russian roots.
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How to Search Patents for Your Ancestors Premium
If you’re curious about the inventors in your family tee, you can make some amazing discoveries! Follow this basic formula to trace an ancestor's patent(s).
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Google Patent Search: How to Use It in Genealogy Research
Was your ancestor an inventor? It's possible! Here's how to use Google Patents to search for your ancestors.
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Online Family History Writing Tools and Storytelling Websites
Everyone has a story, but how many of us bother to record the stories in our families? Use these online tools for writing and sharing family history.
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Attention Grabbers Premium
Use these eight ideas to creatively share your family history and captivate even your nongenealogist relatives.
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Mapping Tools for Polish, Czech and Slovak Genealogy Premium
Put your Eastern European ancestors on the map with this guide to Polish, Czech and Slovak geographic resources.
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Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia at a Glance Premium
Take a look at the geographic divisions in your Eastern European ancestors' homelands.
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23 Unexpected Websites You Can Use for Genealogy Research
Reap the rewards of expanding your online family history research to these 23 not-just-for-genealogy websites.
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Five Important Dates in Eastern European Genealogy
Genealogy and history go hand in hand. If you want to be successful in tracing your Polish, Czech or Slovak roots, brush up on the history of these countries (and of Eastern Europe in general) to better understand records from the old country and learn about your ancestors’ lives...
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How to Find and Use Naturalization Records Premium
Track your immigrant ancestors who became US citizens. This guide shows how to find naturalization records online and offline—and what details they hold.
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