A: When we’re talking genetic genealogy, a DNA segment is simply a shared piece of DNA. But of course, our DNA testing companies make that…
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In the past few months, a number of index and archival document collections have been published online at Geneanet. Source: geneanet
Canada released its 1931 census on June 1. Looking for your people? Here’s a summary of where to find it and how to search it!…
Jürgen Franke, 76, from Germany, has been using MyHeritage for 13 years. Thanks to a Smart Match, he has found his long-lost cousin Elke, who…
On June 21, 1982, William, Prince of Wales, was born. Image: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge / USAID,Vietnam William was born in St. Mary’s Hospital…
Through the scientific method, researchers walk through a series of prescribed steps to solve a problem: asking a question, collecting data, developing a hypothesis, building…
Our collective understanding of genetics has evolved quite a bit in the past few decades. Thanks to advancements in DNA technology, genealogists have more options…
There’s never been a better time to discover your genetic heritage on MyHeritage! We’re excited to announce our Special DNA Sale, offering you a unique…
Stella Stenroos, 51, born in Finland but currently from Ireland, bought a MyHeritage DNA kit in January 2021 out of pure curiosity. “I saw the…
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Facebook Live series, “What’s New in the Historical Record Collections on MyHeritage”! We are introducing…
Janis Holmgren began researching her family history in 2014, since she could not shake the feeling that important chapters in her past are unknown. Order…
In this episode of Best Websites, author Rick Crume highlights some of the excellent websites that made the cut for 2023 on Family Tree Magazine’s…
On June 15, 1904, the awful General Slocum steamboat disaster in New York City decimated the German-American community of Kleindeutschland: over a thousand women and…
Image: William Butler Yeats / Library of Congress Have you read the poems by William Butler Yeats? On June 13, 1865, the Irish poet was…
As in many places, vital records form the backbone of genealogy research in Eastern Europe. Once you’ve got an immigrant ancestor’s original name and place…
Father’s Day offers a special opportunity to honor and celebrate the dads and father figures in our lives. It’s a moment to reflect on their…
David Oliver of Australia was born and adopted in England in 1960. Through a DNA match on MyHeritage, he discovered that his birth father was…
What an exciting month! In May 2023, we added 46 million records from 30 collections around the world: Belgium, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain,…
When Mary Gambrell received the phone call, it was very clear to her that she had to document the moment she told her mother the…
On this day in 1917, singer and actor Dean Martin was born in Steubenville, Ohio. Image: Dean Martin / Wikimedia Commons He was born Dino Paul…