Family genealogy

Chances are you have some paper files in your genealogy records. But how can you organize them? Here’s one method of getting that paper under control.

It is wonderful to uncover the facts of an ancestor's life, but putting a face to a name is the most amazing discovery of all. Find out where to look for ancestor photos.

The free genealogy website FamilySearch is not for everyone. Discover why it might not be the best place to build your family tree.

10 genealogy research tips I wish I'd known at the start looks at mistakes made and how to avoid them when starting your family tree.

There are many ways of finding out about an ancestor's parents, but one of the main ways is to use vital records such as birth and marriage certificates because marriage certificates normally include the father's name, and birth certificates both parents names unless the child was illegitimate. The first place to look to find an

The question, How far back can you trace your family tree?" can make a serious family historian groan. Learn why/

One of the best ways of preserving your family history and to make the most of your research is to make a family tree album that can help you preserve the information for future generations. Making a family tree album can also help to bring all the family stories and pictures together so that your

Dig deeper in your research to find hidden gems at these four free and underused genealogy websites.

Most popular German surnames on Family Education. Find your German last name from A to Z and learn about its meaning and origins.

Yes, free genealogy sites do exist. Here's how to avoid spending money on ancestry research without limiting your tree.