Ancestry

Ancestry.com: Tips and Tricks for Beginners Premium

Not sure where to start on Ancestry.com? Follow these research tips and tricks to get on the right track.

How and Why to Download Raw Data from AncestryDNA

Use your DNA for more-intense genealogy research (and take control of your data) by downloading your raw results from AncestryDNA.

Ancestry MyTreeTags, Ideas and Stickies: Put Sticky Notes on Your Ancestors

Have you ever wished to put a sticky note on part of your family tree? Discover how to use three tools from Ancestry.com to organize your research.

AncestryDNA ThruLines Overview and Features

Check out the AncestryDNA Match experience and ThruLines, which proposes possible family relationships to your matches based on trees and DNA.

Record Errors on Ancestry.com (and How to Fix Them) Premium

Online record errors are more prevalent than you think. Learn two most common, how they occur, and steps you can take to correct them.

Compare Physical Features and More with AncestryDNA Traits

Adding AncestryDNA Traits reveals 26 unique personal traits your genes influence. Is it worth the extra $10? We break it down so you can decide.

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Understanding and Using AncestryDNA’s Communities Tool Premium

Learn how AncestryDNA’s Communities tool can reveal research clues. Also includes a special bonus section explaining how community groups are created.

Search Yearbook Collections on Ancestry.com Premium

School yearbooks are a great place for pictures of relatives during their teen years. These tips will help you explore yearbooks on Ancestry.com and beyond.