Ancestor Occupation Match-up
Introduce your youngsters to ancestral occupations with this fun quiz.
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How to Read a Social Security Application Form SS-5
See how to find your ancestor's Social-Security Application form, or SS-5, and what you'll find on it.
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Where to Find Railroad Worker Records Online Premium
Find the conductors, engineers and gandy dancers in your family tree with these websites, and learn how they passed their time on the tracks.
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Finding Your Ancestors’ Cattle Brand Registrations
Searching for the history behind your ancestors' cattle brand registry? Learn how to conduct a cattle brand lookup based on state.
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6 Tips for Researching Show Business Ancestors Premium
Raise the curtain on your clan's showbiz connections. These tips will help you conduct your own family tree talent search.
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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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How to Research Your Ancestor’s Occupation Premium
What was business as usual for your ancestors could yield big genealogical payoffs for you. Here's advice for how to find and use occupational records.
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Where to Look for Works Progress Administration (WPA) Records Premium
Shhh! We're letting you in on one of genealogy's best-kept secrets: the resources of the WPA's Historical Records Survey.
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