For many Americans with South African roots, tracing family history poses a problem. While the internet promises easy access, records are scattered across different websites,…
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Imagine your family has farmed the same plot of land in Oklahoma for generations. Your roots are deep, your community is strong, and your life…
Brick wall. You know your ancestors lived, maybe even fought, in early America, but records are scarce. Their stories, their lives; are they lost forever?…
Geneanet was born with the idea of sharing, and as you may be aware, all data shared by volunteers on the site is accessible for…
Do you dream of tracing your Polish ancestry but feel overwhelmed by the challenges? You’re not alone. Would-be genealogists often hit a brick wall when…
Have you ever stared at your family tree and wondered about the people beyond the names? For descendants of Genghis Khan, the legendary Mongol ruler,…
In the rolling green hills of central Kentucky, where old tobacco barns stand as silent witnesses to generations past, Casey County holds stories waiting to…
You’re researching your great-grandfather, a supposed WWI veteran, but you lack proof of his service. You know Official Military Personnel Files (OMPFs) exist, but how…
Geneanet’s Geneastar project offers 19,000 genealogies of well-known figures in the arts and culture, exploration, the sciences, military, business, sports… and politics too. With the…
We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Legacy Family Tree Webinars series on Legacy Family Tree Webinars! Now in its…
As we begin this new year, we wish to reaffirm our founding principles of mutual aid and sharing that drive us and which make Geneanet…
In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Editor-in-Chief Andrew Koch reflects on 25 years of Family Tree Magazine and discusses what the future…
As 2024 draws to a close, the world reflects on a year marked by innovation, resilience, and connection. Technological breakthroughs continued to reshape industries, from…
Before the new year begins, we are taking a look back at 2024 on Geni and reflecting on what a great year we had. From…
As we step into 2025, there’s no better way to begin the year than by uncovering the incredible stories hidden in your DNA. For a…
NOTE: Most material adapted from articles written by James M. Beidler. Culturally rich and historically significant, Germany is a sprawling country from which over 40…