March 29, 2014

Family history is in our DNA. What's in yours?

Get personalized details about your unique ethnic origins. Discover more about your story with advanced DNA science from the experts in family history.

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March 18, 2014

Six Places to Uncover Ancestral Origins

Before we take our research overseas to research families in the “old country” our chances of success increase greatly if we learn as much about the family and gather as many details as possible here it the U.S. Among the most important pieces of information to have is the town, or at least a county, of origin. Here are six places where you might find your immigrant ancestor’s birthplace... 

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March 12, 2014

Genealogy Lookups Newsletter

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March 8, 2014

Seven Keys to Understanding Naturalization Records

Ancestry.com recently posted additional original U.S. naturalization records from the states of Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington to its collection of Selected U.S. Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1790-1974. Because of the scattered nature of naturalization records, bringing so many of these records together online is a huge win for family historians. Here are seven keys to better understanding these records that will help you as you search for the naturalization records of your ancestors...

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March 3, 2014

Using Enumeration District Maps

The key to finding your ancestor in the 1940 census is determining which enumeration district (E.D.) they lived in. In cities, enumeration districts could encompass a few city blocks, while in rural locations a district could cover a much larger area. Ancestry.com has posted enumeration district maps that outline these districts and can be very useful in locating your ancestors in the 1940 U.S. federal census. 

To begin, plot your ancestor’s address on a contemporary map by typing the address into a search engine. In some cases street numbering may have changed over the years, but in most cases, this will get you in the ballpark...

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