Halloween isn’t just for costumes and candy; this year, it’s also for chasing down your ancestral roots! As the pumpkins get carved and houses get…
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Our hearts are broken. We are overcome with grief at the tragic deaths of Ron Shemer and Ilay Nachman, two members of the MyHeritage employee…
In this episode of Best Websites, we hear from Virtual Genealogical Association president Jeanette Sheliga about the Virtual Genealogical Association (VGA), its monthly programs and…
Do you have Polish ancestry? The many border changes of Poland in the past centuries — including several partitions when the country was divided up…
Since its inception in the year 2000, Family Tree Magazine has been on a mission to connect family historians, regardless of their experience level, with…
Creative projects can help you display your meticulous family history research in fun, visually appealing ways. Whether you want to tell an ancestor’s story or…
Due to popular demand, we have extended our special DNA upload offer until October 15, 2023 at 11:59pm. For the next few days only, people…
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…
In September 2023 we published 43 million historical records from 43 historical record collections from Belgium, Canada, France, Lithuania, New Zealand, the U.K., and the…
In this episode, Robyn Smith explains how census records can be potentially misleading due to inconsistencies. Also, Gena Philibert-Ortega offers tips for preserving your favorite…
We’re pleased to tell you about a very special, limited-time offer we’re launching this week: from October 1 to October 8, 2023, you can upload…
Did you know that according to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 17% of Americans claim German roots? October 3 marks German Unity Day, and to…
How do I start researching my genealogy? Where does my last name come from? What does it mean? What is the best way to make…
We’re less than a hundred days away from the holidays, and it’s the perfect time to start thinking about gifts. For those looking for something…
In the world of crime, there are stories that grip our imagination and become etched in our collective memory. Among those tales of notoriety, few…
On October 13-15, 2023, take pictures of graves in a nearby cemetery. Source: geneanet
Hands down, the most-common problem I’ve heard from genealogists throughout the years is “I can’t find my ancestor in the census.” Though censuses might have…