Coming from a line of “Bergers” and “Bargers” and growing up hearing every schoolyard insult variation on that name, I can empathize with life carrying…
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In June 2025, MyHeritage published 1.25 billion historical records across 21 new and updated collections. These collections are Australia, Canada, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,…
My great-grandmother, who had always been described as quiet and traditional, was a bit of an enigma in our family. Most relatives called her soft-spoken,…
If you come from a German family, you’ll already know what a big part tradition plays in how life is lived. It shapes the everyday,…
Declaration of Independence, Goddard broadside / Library of Congress Every year on July 4th, the United States celebrates Independence Day to commemorate the ratification of…
7.2 million people live in Ireland, but almost 80 million people globally claim to have Irish heritage. Migration is a common part of the Irish…
I’ve always had a passion for history — especially the medieval period, when genealogy and heraldry were living knowledge at the heart of family traditions.…
The USA is gearing up for massive celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next year. For this Fourth of July, we…
This Independence Day, we’re opening up a treasure trove of history. From July 3–5, 2025, enjoy free access to 151 million pages of historical U.S.…
At MyHeritage, we’re committed to helping you preserve your family stories and memories in ways that are natural and personal. Earlier this year we released…
In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Andrew Koch offers tips for researching ancestors across the United States. Feature: How to research ancestors…
Because cemeteries are one of the most important resources for genealogists, Geneanet has launched the project “Save our Graves” to capture graves before they are…
Have you ever heard of Geneastar? Geneastar is a Geneanet website that focuses on the genealogy of famous people. Some new famous family trees have…
From the Andes to the Amazon, Peru covers not only a remarkable array of geological and ecological diversity, but also unique cultures and traditions. As…
I was born in Stockholm in 1943 and adopted by a Swedish couple during World War II. My biological parents were Norwegian refugees — my…
Pakistan boasts a rich heritage and multiple cultural identities. Much of it is tied closely to India, as these modern-day countries were once part of…
Poland has a long history of changing borders, upheaval, and cultural shifts. If your family comes from this part of Eastern Europe, you may find…
For immigrant families with Korean foundations, genealogical research is not only a way to fill in the gaps on a family tree. It is also…
My name is Éric Bousquet, and I’m a boatman in Agde, in the south of France. I’ve been passionate about genealogy for a long time.…