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A Close Reading: Best Practices for Analyzing Records
Analyze records—and fulfill your ancestral quest—by understanding these key (sometimes contradicting) best practices.
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6 Steps for Breaking Down Genealogy Brick Walls
Find your footing and scale your highest research brick walls: missing ancestors, burned records, same-named people, and more.
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A Complete Guide to Building Your Family Tree with Templates
If you're curious about building your family tree but unsure how to do it, this guide can help you.
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How to Research Your Family Tree
Interested in researching your family history but unsure where to begin? This guide can help, from understanding where to start to choosing a platform to finding the right sources.
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Making the Most of Your Genealogy Research Time
Your family history is precious, but so is your time. Here are some strategies to help you research efficiently and save some time.
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5 Genealogy “Crimes” You Should Forgive Yourself For (Plus Some You Shouldn’t)
Here are a few genealogy "crimes" that you should be able to get away with. Plus, a few crimes where we’ll let you off with a warning—this time!
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How to Use Search Engines for Genealogy Research
Here are some tips for using search engines effectively for finding valuable information about your ancestors.
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365 Genealogy Tasks: Your Day-by-Day 2026 Research Plan
These simple genealogy tips will help you organize your search and make 2026 your best research year yet.
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Collateral Relatives: Who They Are & Why They Matter to Genealogy
Your family tree should include more than direct-line ancestors. Learn who collateral relatives are and how they can help your research.
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6 Tips for Proving Your Ancestor’s Identity (+ Common Errors) Premium
You’ll need more than a name to prove a person in a record is your ancestor. These tips and case study will help you.
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