The names of ancient Greece echo through time with power, poetry, and purpose. From the pages of Homer’s Odyssey to modern-day birth certificates, names like…
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Filipino families often express resilience and togetherness, gathering to share meals, stories, and traditions. The Filipino diaspora is spread across the world, considered one of…
Ever come across surnames like Johnson, MacDonald, or Ivanov and wondered how they tie into your family history? If so, you’ve already considered the idea…
With Geneastar, the celebrity genealogy site by Geneanet, you can learn in just a few clicks if you are related to a famous person. The…
When my friend Dani first started researching her family tree, she kept hitting a wall with her great-grandfather “Sonny.” That was the only name anyone…
Geneanet has an enormous database of vintage postcards to illustrate your tree: villages, churches, landscapes, monuments, street scenes, ocean liners… and cats! To celebrate International…
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 July 2025, MyHeritage published 94 million historical records across 13 new and updated collections. These collections are from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany,…
French ancestry involves a rich cultural identity focused on strong family ties, traditions, and the land itself. When you begin to dive deeper into your…
Join Geni at the 45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy in Fort Wayne, Indiana! The conference will take place August 10-14 at the Grand…
The August Cyber Sale is here — and with it, your chance to get MyHeritage DNA kits at the lowest price of the year. There’s…
For families with roots in the Scandinavian country of Norway, historical research can lead you to many different cultural practices, traditions, and cultural experiences. Discover…
Have you ever wondered where your Portuguese ancestors came from, and what traditions they passed down through generations? Unlike some cultures rooted in a single…
Puerto Rican culture blends Taino, Spanish, and American influences, with African heritage enriching many family histories. The small island nation features multiple different environments, each…
Censuses in France are goldmines of information for family relationships. Learn about these useful documents for French genealogy. Source: geneanet
For years, I felt a subtle, persistent question in my heart. I think my story is a case where your heart knows something that your…
LiveMemory is the popular MyHeritage AI feature that brings photos to life by transforming them into video clips. We’re pleased to announce the addition of…
Do you have a French last name in your family tree? Whether your ancestors immigrated from France centuries ago or your French roots are more…
If your genealogical research leads you back to the great city of Prague, the Morovian hills, or the Bohemian countryside, you will discover unique facts…