How to Research Orphaned and Adopted Children in Your Genealogy Premium
Legal adoption wasn’t common until the past century or so. Here are five historical scenarios you can use to research your orphaned and adopted ancestors.
Read MoreAdoption Resources for Discovering Your Birth Family
Finding birth families is a goal for adoptees, foundlings and donor-conceived persons alike. These adoption genealogy tools, books and websites will show you how.
Read MoreMyHeritage’s DNA Quest Reunites Family in New Zealand
Two half-siblings reconnected with each other and their long-lost birth father thanks to a pro bono DNA program.
Read MoreOne Man’s Successful Search for His Sperm-Donor Father Premium
Professional genealogist John Vanek’s successful search for his sperm-donor father—and the men’s thoughtful navigation through their new relationship—offer inspiration to birth family searchers.
Read More5 First Steps to Researching Your Own Adoption
Beginning to find a birth family may feel overwhelming. Simplify researching your adoption by taking these 5 easy first steps.
Read MoreDNA Q&A: How Are Adoptees Related to Their DNA Matches?
Learn how adoptees can determine relationships with their DNA matches based on centimorgans.
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You can find help, both practical and emotional, in searching for your "hidden roots" through an adoption support group. Some groups include just one segment of the adoption "triad": adoptee groups, birth parent support groups and adoptive parent groups. Others involve everyone affiliated with adoption. Some search agencies actually...
Read MoreFinding Adoption Answers Premium
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
Read MoreEarly Adopters Premium
If an adopted or orphaned ancestor is impeding your research progress, use these 11 strategies to foster new family tree finds.
Read MoreNature vs. Nurture: Tracing Your Biological or Adoptive Family Premium
Should you trace biological family or adoptive family? One genealogy research expert weighs in on both approaches.
Read MoreSealed Adoption Records: Case Closed? Premium
Are your state's adoption records sealed? Here are a few tips that still may help you find the information you're looking for.
Read MoreLost and Foundlings: A Tip for Tracing Orphans Pre-Adoption Premium
What's the best way to trace orphaned ancestors prior to adoption? Here's a quick tip.
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