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A Guide to the 1926 Census of Ireland
The 1926 Census of Ireland was released on 18 April 2026 and reveals a good deal about your Irish ancestors.
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Top French Genealogy Websites and Online Resources Premium
Find your ancestors in historical records, maps, and photos held at these—the best French genealogy websites.
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A Genealogist’s Research Guide to the Caribbean
Explore your Caribbean heritage across several islands with this comprehensive research guide that spans Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and more.
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Tips for Reading Civil Registry Records in Spanish
Researching ancestors from Spanish-speaking countries is difficult if you don't know the language. Here are tools to help you get past the language barrier.
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Online Tools for Finding Your Ancestors’ Germanic Villages
This article provides many digital tools and resources for finding your ancestors' German hometowns.
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Ancestral Village Worksheet
Use this work sheet to record key information about the village that your ancestor called home.
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13 Overlooked Eastern European Genealogy Records
Find your Eastern European roots—Russian, Polish, Ukrainian and more—in these key documents, some of which you can find online.
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Prussia’s Territorial Changes: What They Mean (Plus Tools for Tracking Them) Premium
Prussia's history is rich and dynamic, which can make finding important records difficult for some genealogists. This article offers some resources to help.
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Researching the “Germans Outside Germany” in Eastern Europe Premium
Learn where Germans outside Germany historically settled and the differences between German ethnic groups. Plus, learn to find German ancestors outside Germany.
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Your Complete Guide to Tracing Ukrainian Ancestors
Once-closed doors to genealogical research in Ukraine are now opening wide. We’ll guide you through them to explore your roots in this proud country.
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