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Using Family Stories to Identify Ancestral Hometowns: A Ca...

Case Studies, Immigration, Swedish Genealogy

A genealogist shares his success story for how interviewing relatives led to the name of his Swedish family's hometown.

Border Crossings: The Formation of the U.S.-Canadian Bound...

Canadian Genealogy, US Genealogy

The United States – Canadian border is the longest undefended boundary in the world with more than 5,500 miles of land, shared history, commerce, and family...

Online Resources for Genealogy Research in France

French Genealogy, Heritage

From commercial websites to government-held archives, these online resources can help you further your French genealogy research.

Library and Archives Canada: A Quick Website Tour

Canadian Genealogy

Find Canadian census records, research guides, historical photos, and more through the free Library and Archives Canada site.

A Guide to Irish Genealogy Research

Irish Genealogy

Dive into your ancestors from the Emerald Isle with this overview of Irish history, geography and genealogy records.

A Guide to German Genealogy Research

German Genealogy

Find your German ancestors! These tips from German genealogy experts will help you identify your hometown, understand records, and delve into your family tree.

Can’t-Miss Swedish Genealogy Websites

Swedish Genealogy

Find Swedish genealogy records (passenger lists, vital records, and more) online with these web resources, ranging from free to subscription-based.

Q&A: How Do I Find My Swedish Ancestor’s Parish?

Swedish Genealogy

Start your Swedish genealogy journey by identifying the hometown and parish of your ancestor from Sweden.

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