07-16-2024

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Surnames

Unusual Last Names: 7 Research Tips

An unusual surname is a valuable tool for a genealogist. Discover six strategies to use oddball names in your tree to your greatest advantage.

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Are you looking for new ways to search for your ancestors?

This course will help you get started with cluster and collateral research: who to look for, what constitutes a cluster or collateral relation. You can use these research methods to trace your ancestors through the people closest to them!

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Surnames

How to Research What Your Last Name Means

Learn what your surname means and where it came from with these search strategies for last name research.

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The German Genealogy Cheat Sheet is designed to quickly deliver the information you need to understand the records of your German ancestors.

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Surnames

Common Surnames Strategies for the Frustrated Researcher

Ancestors with common surnames can throw even experienced genealogists off track. Use these strategies to research the most common last names.

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Podcasts

The Best Methods for Searching Your Family Last Names: Episode 93

Get the best genealogy research tips and tools for searching your family’s last names – from how to handle common surnames to making use of geographical data.

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