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City Guide: Detroit Premium

Today, we know it as Motor City and Motown, but Detroit was around long before Henry Ford and Diana Ross made waves. For more than 300 years, this inland city and major port has attracted immigrants from all over the world. Follow our guide to the historical high notes and top records -- genealogical, not musical -- for discovering your Detroit roots.

Meet the Family Tree 40 Panel Premium

Choosing this year's Family Tree 40 was a group effort -- by the readers who nominated and voted on their favorite blogs, as well as a panel of blogging veterans.

Empire Emigrants: South Africa Premium

Follow your kin to the far reaches of England’s empire with our pointers for researching British roots in South Africa.

Researching Your Genealogy in Atlanta Premium

Follow our pointers for tracing your Atlanta ancestors with our Atlanta genealogy research city guide.

How to Plan a Low-cost, Last-minute Family Reunion Premium

Planning a last-minute family reunion? Follow our tips to make your get-together a success while keeping costs low.

5 People to Interview About Your Family History Today Premium

Add these kin and acquaintances to your interview list, and you may discover surprising facts and anecdotes about your ancestors.

Ancestor Occupation Match-up

Introduce your youngsters to ancestral occupations with this fun quiz.

Conduct Your Own Census to Investigate Your Family History

Introducing a youngster to genealogy? This census article is aimed at kids and includes two downloadable worksheets.

How to Browse USGenWeb Premium

Search the vast localized resources that are part of the USGenWeb Project with this tutorial.

4 Questions to Help You Find Genealogy Details in the Cemetery Premium

These four questions will make your ancestral grave markers and cemeteries come alive with family history.