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Military Acronyms Reference Chart Free Download

Confused by abbreviations in your ancestors' military records? Here's a guide to some of the most common military acronyms.

German Genealogy Terms Reference Charts (+ Free Downloads)

These translations of common German genealogy terms can be a big help when researching your ancestors, from reviewing documents to looking through an old family journal.

Czech Genealogy Terms Glossary (+ Free Download)

Researching your Czech ancestry can be difficult, especially if you aren’t familiar with the language. Keep this glossary of common genealogy terms handy as you research to save both time and frustration.

Hungarian Counties Reference Guide Free Download

Consult this list of old Hungarian county names and their equivalents in other languages for help locating ancestor records.

Canadian Provinces Genealogy Fast Facts Guide Free Download

This chart shows you at a glance when each province formed, when civil registration began and where to go for records.

Free Versions of Subscription Genealogy Databases Chart

Did you know some of the genealogy databases on subscription websites are also available elsewhere for free? This chart compares the gratis and subscription versions of several popular data collections.

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Computer Keyboard Shortcuts Guide Free Download (Mac and PC)

No need to click through your software menus—you can perform many common computer functions with a few simple keystrokes, saving time and energy. Refer to our handy list to learn keyboard shortcuts (on Windows and Mac) for everything from searching to saving.