It’s been 80 years since World War II ended in Europe! The victorious Allies celebrated in the streets all day and all night. Here are…
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On May 8, 1945, World War II came to an end in Europe. Known as VE Day — Victory in Europe Day — it marks…
Families come in all shapes and sizes. While adoptive and foster families are now well documented, along with mixed families, this hasn’t always been the…
Census records are your guiding star when researching your family tree. For most of us, they’re our starting spot for going back through the generations…
All humans share the vast majority of their DNA — more than 99.9% — simply because we’re members of the same species. But when you…
When I got my DNA results back, I couldn’t wait to explore the matches. I expected to see familiar names — close and distant relatives…
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…
Every second Sunday in May, millions pause to celebrate mothers. But few know the complicated story behind the woman who made the holiday happen —…
When you want to learn all you can about where you came from, it makes sense to take advantage of one or more of the…
On May 16-18, 2025, take pictures of graves in a nearby cemetery. Source: geneanet
In April 2025, we published 105 million historical records in 13 new and updated collections. These records come from the United States, the United Kingdom,…
When it comes to tracking your family tree, accurate records on things such as births, marriages, and deaths are a valuable tool. However, as you…
NOTE: Most material adapted from articles written by Claire Santry. Maybe you have ancestors who arrived in America from Ireland during one of the major…
When someone asked me, “How many great-grandparents do you have?” I paused. It seemed like a simple enough question, but I couldn’t put a clear…
In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Judy Russell tells us what genealogists can expect to find in divorce records. Feature: Divorce records…
80 years ago this week, German forces in the Netherlands surrendered as the front collapsed, just days before the capitulation of the Germans in Berlin.…
Did you know you can find out whether your ancestors came from West Africa, the Balkans, or Asia with a simple cheek swab? DNA tests…
Everyone wants to know where they come from. Getting your kids involved in family genealogy is a great way to boost their self-esteem and teach…