Investigative Genetic Genealogy: How DNA Testing Helps Solve Crimes Premium
By combining DNA with traditional family history research, investigative genetic genealogists are solving cold cases. Here's how they do it.
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The Genealogist’s Guide to Local Histories
Local histories are among the best sources for biographical information about your ancestors. Here’s what these histories can contain, and where you can find them.
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Flatbed Scanning Q&A: Slides, Photo Negatives and More
Your flatbed scanner can do more than you think. Learn how to quickly scan slides, photo negatives and large items, plus combine multiple scans into one image.
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The 1921 UK Census: What It Is and When It Will Be Released Premium
Discover what the soon-to-be-released 1921 UK census can teach you about your English and Welsh ancestors.
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The Top Canadian Genealogy Websites Premium
If your ancestors came from the Great White North, check out these great genealogy websites (many of them free!) for taking your research to Canada.
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Ellis Island Records: Search Guide to EllisIsland.org and More Premium
Learn search tips on EllisIsland.org, and how you can find your ancestors on other Ellis Island records websites.
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Free 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms
Sign up for the Family Tree Newsletter and get 10 research forms as a special thanks!
Using and Transferring Metadata in Digital Images and Photos
Metadata can help you store and transfer key details about image files. Learn how to edit and manage the metadata in your digital images and photos.
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Which DNA Health Test is Best? Premium
Use DNA test results to learn about your health. Here's how the four major DNA health tests compare: 23andMe, AncestryDNA, Living DNA, and MyHeritage DNA.
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6 Tips for Organizing Your Digital Genealogy Files
Learn how to organize your genealogy files on your computer with these practical tips for naming, managing and sorting digital documents and photos.
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26 Tips for Searching Census Records on Genealogy Websites Premium
Learn how to find census records online at the major databases, including Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.
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How to Create a Family Health History Premium
You don't need an MD to keep careful records of your family's health history. Document the diseases, conditions and other medical traits in your family tree with these nine resources.
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4 Steps for Rewinding Your Research Premium
We can all use a genealogy do-over every now and again. Follow these four steps to fact-check ("rewind") your research using family tree software and websites.
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