04-19-2025

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The International Genealogical Index: How Can I Use It for My Genealogy Research?

The International Genealogical Index (IGI) was a groundbreaking resource first launched in 1973 that grew to include hundreds of millions of genealogical records. Although officially retired in 2012, the IGI is still searchable today—and it could hold valuable clues for your research.

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Google Earth for Genealogists

Travel in your ancestors’ footsteps with Google Earth. This great tool for genealogists will help you pinpoint the starting location of your immigrant ancestors and experience faraway locations to bring depth and a new perspective to your family history research.

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Writing

16 Facts to Write Down About Yourself and “Memoir Mad Libs”

Remember, your own history will eventually become family history! Record these 16 things about yourself to preserve your life story for future genealogists.

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Uncover Your Ellis Island History

This 8-page cheat sheet helps you trace your ancestor’s journey through Ellis Island.

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DNA

How to Take Advantage of the Tools at GEDmatch: A Basic Primer

GEDmatch allows you to compare your DNA test results with other results from many of the top testing companies. Here is a guide for using many of its tools.

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