02-01-2025

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5 Genealogy Activities to Do in February

These five tasks will help you focus on the love in your family this month: marriage records, love letters, family groups and more.

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Prussian Genealogy: Strategies and Success Stories

Gain essential insights into Prussian geography and historical events to unlock the secrets of your family’s past.

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Newspapers

Top Websites for Finding State and Local Historical Newspapers

Don’t stop at the big newspaper websites—these smaller state-by-state databases will help you find historical newspapers for your ancestor’s hometown.

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Trace Your Ancestors’ Surnames

The Surnames Genealogy Cheat Sheet is your go-to resource for expert tips on origins, records, maiden names and DNA.

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African American Genealogy

Researching African American Ancestors During the Great Migration

Were your African American ancestors part of the massive 20th-century Great Migration to Northern cities? Here are the best records for retracing their steps.

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