12 Records for Identifying an Ancestor’s Occupation Premium
Identifying what your ancestor did for work is an important part of genealogy research. Here are 12 different record types you can use to learn more about your ancestor's occupation.
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The Genealogist’s Guide to Occupational Records Premium
Our ancestors’ jobs can reveal so much about their lives. Here's how to use occupational and employment records in your genealogy research.
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Old Occupations Glossary Free Download
So your ancestor was an axle tree maker — what does that mean? Use this glossary to translate your kin’s archaic occupations.
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Genealogy Q&A: Researching Ancestor Occupations Premium
Trying to learn more about your ancestor through occupational records? Our experts have the answers!
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Indentured Servants: Was Your Ancestor One? Premium
Not everyone who wished to come to America could afford it. As a result, indentured servants were common in Colonial America. Was your ancestor one?
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Social Security Records: A Genealogist’s Guide Premium
Discover what family history clues you can find in Social Security records such as SS-5 applications, claim files and the Social Security Death Index.
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How to Research a Civilian Conservation Corps Worker
Expert answers on researching your relative's service in the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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How to Research Your Blue-Collar Ancestors Premium
Discover how to find ancestors who worked in the railroad, mining, automotive and other industries with these tips.
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Now What? Sault Ste. Marie Locks Premium
My great-grandfather was an assistant superintendent at Michigan's Sault Ste. Marie Locks in the mid- to late 1880s. How can I research his time there?
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