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Profile of the Day: Don Knotts

Today we remember actor Don Knotts, who passed away on this day in 2006. Knotts was perhaps best known for his memorable portrayal of Deputy Barney…

Marriage Records: Everything You Need to Know

Marriage records — the most romantic of vital records — can provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of our ancestors. While birth and death…

Are You Related To Kate Mara?

Kate Rooney Mara (born February 27, 1983) is an American actress. She is known for work in television, playing reporter Zoe Barnes in the Netflix…

How to Find Your Norwegian Ancestors

The first Norwegians to arrive in North America, in about the year 1000, were led by Leif Eriksson, whose grandfather was born in Norway but…

8 Resources for Finding Family in the 1940s

When the 1950 census images are released in April, genealogists everywhere will be scrambling to find their families (and sometimes their own names) on those…

The Genealogist’s Guide to Local Histories

Ranking among the best sources for biographical information about your ancestors, county, town and other local history books often reveal names, dates and places plus…

RootsTech 2022, Here We Come!

RootsTech — the biggest genealogy event of the year — is just around the corner, and over here at MyHeritage, preparations are well underway! Last…

12 Underused Sources for Family Photos

Genealogy researchers uncover many facts about their ancestors. But they may still wonder what a particular ancestor looked like. Perhaps the burning question on a…

Are You Related To Molly Ringwald?

Molly Kathleen Ringwald (born February 18, 1968) is an American actress, singer, dancer, and author. She was cast in her first major role as Molly…

Get Ready For The 1950 US Census!

US genealogists are looking forward to solving mysteries with the release of the 1950 Census, coming April 1st! Learn how to find ancestors before complete…