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MyHeritage to Acquire Filae

We’re excited to announce that MyHeritage has signed agreements to acquire 90.91% of the share capital and 89.11% of the voting rights of Filae, a…

Planned Downtime for MyHeritage Infrastructure Upgrade

This Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021, MyHeritage is planning scheduled maintenance to improve the website infrastructure and its performance. While our teams implement these infrastructure improvements,…

MyHeritage Online Events for August

We hope your summer is going well! This month we’ve got more fascinating free online sessions lined up for you, from protecting your family history…

Early Female Olympians

After being postponed for a year, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are now in full swing. Although this year’s games are different due to the COVID-19…

Profile of the Day: Emily Brontë

On this day in 1818, author Emily Brontë was born. Image: Emily Brontë / Wikimedia Commons She was born on July 30 1818 in Thornton,…

Favorite Old-Fashioned Recipes from Family Tree Magazine

Zucchini Bread Mocha Cream Cake Scripture Cake Diane’s Cupcakes Fairy Gingerbread Oatmeal Pecan Cookies “Maw-maw” Marge’s Coffee Cake Lyonnaise Potatoes Cheese Straws Spicy Hot Chocolate…

1840 Census Records Research Guide

Fast Facts Form Image Questions Online Search How to Read Resources The 1840 census was nearly identical to the 1830 census. For details, see the…

DNA Q&A: DNA Testing for Kids for Genealogy

A: Absolutely yes, there is genealogical value in having your children and grandchildren test, but maybe not for the reason you think. When you are…

Profile of the Day: Sir Edmund Hillary

Who are the adventurers in your family tree? On this day in 1919, explorer and mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary was born in Auckland, New Zealand.…

Stunning Old-Fashioned Names for Boys and Girls

There is a certain charm to vintage or old-fashioned names. They breathe a sense of ancestral strength and tradition into today’s modern world. This is…