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Cut out hours of research and instantly add branches to your family tree — here's how to find a shortcut to your roots in the pages of published family histories.

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How to Find a Grave in a Cemetery (and Other Cemetery Visit Tips) Premium

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So your immigrant ancestors didn't pass through Ellis Island's "golden door"? Follow these tips to find family who landed in Boston, New Orleans, Baltimore, Philadelphia or the 90 other US ports that welcomed new arrivals.

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The Toolkit August 2004: Dishing up the Past Premium

Look no further than your kitchen cabinets for a helping of family history. These guides to kitchen collectibles can fill in the details about your ancestors' dinnerware.

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9 Everyday Collections and Projects You Can Pass Down

These easy projects and everyday objects make valuable keepsakes. Hand them down to your descendants to enrich their appreciation for the past.

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Here are six reasons to take the time to interview your relatives, from a professional oral historian.

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Can Oral History Sources Be Trusted?

Some genealogists dismiss oral history as unreliable. However, oral history can offer a glimpse into the past that some documents can't. Here's what to know.

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Haven't mastered Ellis Island's online passenger-lists database? Don't lose hope — use these search secrets to unlock your ancestors' immigration records.

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Reconstruct the history of your family's house with these five guides to identifying home styles.

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How do you know when to turn off the microfilm reader and turn on the word processor? Find out what it takes to record your family history. It's easier than you think!

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