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…
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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…
Researching your family tree isn’t easy. Whether you’re searching for long-lost relatives or going back just a generation or two, census records are the starting…
April 25 is Anzac Day, a special date for Australians and New Zealanders whose forefathers fought overseas in the World Wars and other conflicts. It’s…
If you’re researching your family history, it’s important to know that one record is never enough. Why? Because to err is human and even when…
Anzac Day is a moment to reflect on the lives and service of Australian and New Zealand military personnel. To help families learn more about…
Today we remember playwright William Shakespeare, who died on this day in 1616. Considered one of the greatest writers of the English language, Shakespeare’s vast…