11-08-2024

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Strategies

How to Become a Dual Citizen Using Genealogy

Your research might allow you to claim citizenship by descent in your immigrant ancestor’s country of origin. Here’s what you should know.

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Live Webinar: How to Tell a Better Family Story

Master the art of captivating family history storytelling! Join Rhonda Lauritzen’s Nov. 19 webinar for tips to engage readers and balance facts with narrative. Includes live Q&A.

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Immigration

A Timeline of US Immigration Law for Genealogists

US immigration law has changed considerably over the centuries. This recap shares what (if any) legal restrictions your immigrant ancestors faced when coming to the United States.

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Discover Your Ancestors on Findmypast!

Learn how to use subscription website Findmypast (which is well-known for its collections of English, Welsh, Irish and Scottish genealogy records) to study family history and build your family tree.

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Immigration

4 Birthright Citizenship Facts Genealogists Should Know

For 150-plus years, all individuals born on US soil have automatically gained US citizenship. What is birthright citizenship, and what does it mean for genealogists?

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