As we celebrate the people who put their lives on the line to serve their country this Memorial Day, there’s never been a better time…
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Start off a productive summer (or winter!) with the fascinating, free online sessions we have lined up for you in the coming weeks and months!…
We are delighted to announce that MyHeritage published 11 million historical records from two death collections that include images: Germany, Hesse, Deaths, and an update…
In this episode, James Beidler offers practical tips for tracking down German-speaking ancestors who lived outside Germany. Plus: learn how to preserve special family treasures…
A birthdate is one of the most basic facts about an ancestor’s life. Yet determining the correct one can prove quite the challenge for genealogists.…
Next week Geni will be at the 44th National Genealogical Society Family History Conference in Sacramento, California. This year, NGS 2022 will be both in-person…
Just before the release of the 1950 U.S. Census in April 2022, we released the Census Helper, a tool that scans your family tree and…
Case 1: Mistaken Stories About Ethnic Origins Case 2: Confusion About Settlement Patterns and Names Case 3: False Associations with Famous People Other Common Family…
We are excited to share the 6th episode of the Blast From My Past podcast. In this episode, we get a moving glimpse into the…
On this day in 1897, director Frank Capra was born. One of the most prominent and influential filmmakers of the 1930s, Capra won three Academy…
Maria Brolin, an experienced genealogist and educator from Sweden, recently helped one of her clients make an amazing breakthrough using MyHeritage’s advanced DNA tools. This…
Stephanie Lynn Nicks (born May 26, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band Fleetwood Mac and as…
Buzancy was reached (though not held) by the 1st American Division on the 21st July, 1918, after an advance begun on the 18th. It was…
Geneanet’s basic search is free for all, but Premium members know they have a powerful and flexible search engine at their fingertips. Learn some advanced…
In this week’s update of the 1950 U.S. Census indexed records (and their corresponding images), MyHeritage has added records from Nevada and Puerto Rico. An…
On May 20-22, 2022, take pictures of graves in a nearby cemetery. Source: geneanet
This Mother’s Day we asked you to tell us three words that best describe your mother or mother-figure in your life. Many of you sent…
On this day in 1860, author James Barrie was born in Kirriemuir, Scotland. Today he is best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. Image:…
Most would agree that motherhood is the hardest and most rewarding job in the world, no matter how many kids you end up raising or…