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9 Name Research Problems (and How to Solve Them)

Mixed up by multiple monikers? Here's how to untangle the ancestral nicknames, name changes and spelling variations that can trip up your research.

Trade Secrets Premium

Learn how professional genealogists conquer their toughest research challenges. We'll let you in on 12 tried-and-true tactics you can use to defy your own dead ends.

Science Teachers Premium

Three new books instruct you in applying genetics to your genealogy.

How to Research Castle Garden Immigration Records Premium

If your family immigrated to New York City before the Ellis Island era, check out our step-by-step guide to finding passenger lists from Castle Garden.

Viva Italia! Understanding Italian Immigration Patterns Premium

Say grazie to your Italian heritage with our guide to exploring your roots in the boot country.

Viva Italia! Roots Records in Italy Premium

Certain Italian records are hard to come by stateside. Follow these tips for requesting records from Italian archives.

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Viva Italia! All About Italian Civil Records Premium

What you need to know in order to trace your family in Italy — and how to get microfilmed records at a local research center.

Viva Italia! How to Use Italian Records Premium

Follow these research tips for interpreting the documents you find to trace Italian ancestors.

Genealogy Quiz: Test Your Tombstone Research Skills Premium

How well can you interpret gravestone inscriptions? Put your cemetery-sleuthing skills to the test by answering these 10 questions.

Viva Italia! Exploring Little Italys Premium

Italians settled together in America, so if you can't find your ancestors' homeland, study his neighbors.