Genealogy

Genealogy topics and articles featured below provide an overview of genealogy and ancestry, news about the trends and developments in ancestral research, and tips on such areas as inquiring methods, preserving family photographs, and cataloging and evaluating information.

• Genealogy
  • Family History
  • Family Search
  • Family Tree
  • Genealogy Research
• More on Genealogy, Ancestry and Family History
  • Blended Families
  • DNA Fingerprinting
  • DNA Paternity Testing
  • DNA Research
  • DNA Testing
  • Family Camping
  • Family Tree Charts and Templates
  • Family Tree Software Tips
  • Family Relationships
  • Family Reunion
  • Genetics
  • Gene Therapy
  • How to make a Family Tree
  • Human Evolution
  • Nuclear Family
  • Stem Cell Research

First Cousin Once Removed
First cousin once removed, what does that mean? You might wonder, but rest assured that it definitely does not refer to a cousin who was once removed from your family and then accepted back again. It is a terminology used to refer to a person who is related to you in some way but not directly. And did you know, that by using a genealogy system we can make a family tree in terms of only cousins?

Family Tree Search: How to Trace your Family Tree
If you are planning to trace your family tree, you can either follow a descendant chart format or an ascendant chart format. Here is some information about family tree search and how to trace your family tree.

Genealogy Data Communication
Genealogy Data Communication or GEDCOM is a specification which is used to exchange information between different genealogy softwares. It is a plain text file of the '.ged' format used for sharing genealogical information of individuals and meta data linking their information records.

What’s in a Name?
Our surname does more than just provide us with a legal identity. It is a link to previous generations and sometimes a clue to who our distant ancestors were.

First Name Meanings
If you want to find out what your first name means, then read this article which gives the meanings of first names.

Last Name Meanings
Your last name provides innumerable clues about your family and ancestors. Read on to know the meanings of some of the common last names…

Genealogy: Family Genealogy Search
In the past, searching for the members to fill your family genealogy tree required countless hours spent in libraries and old record offices.

Genealogy Services for a New Generation
Genealogy is a fun and interesting hobby, but if you need help getting the ball rolling, there are genealogy services which are available to help.

Interested in History? Try Genealogy!
There have been many exciting and trying things that have happened in history and the stories of those who have lived through them are amazing. Through geneological research you can learn about these stories and the lives of your ancestors. You can learn about the hardships they faced and the amazing ways in which they dealt with them.

The Lathrop Surname
This article gives a brief history of the Lathrop surname.

Genetic Testing
Advancements in the speed and accuracy of genetic testing have made it a great resource for genealogy work.

Filling in Your Blank Family Tree: Part 1
A blank family tree may be a better place to start than you think!

How to Trace Your Ancestors with the 1790-1810 US Census
This article was written by Joran McCollum. It concerns using the 1790 US Census for family history references.

Family Lineage is a Treasure Hunt
Recently, the Latter-day Saint church provided Larry King with a copy of his family history during his evening TV show. King commented that although he had received many gifts during his life, he would cherish the gift of his family lineage above all the rest.

Genealogy Brick Walls - Professional Help Is Just a Click Away
Even the best genealogist needs help sometimes. Here is how to tell if you need a professional and how to find them.

Genealogy Mistakes and Faux Pas for Beginners- Laugh and Learn From Mine
All genealogists make mistakes. That is part of the learning and - eventually - a part of the fun. You can avoid some of my most embarrassing moments by reading this article

Is There a Family Tree Goldmine Hiding in Your Attic?
Hidden genealogy resources many new family tree researchers miss.

Designing a Fun Family Coat of Arms
Many families today seek a connection with their ancestors through their coat of arms. However, obtaining an official right to display a true coat of arms – i.e. an armorial bearing that was granted to your ancestor – can be a long and tedious process. And for many people, they may not even have an ancestor who was granted an official coat of arms in the first place. Solution: just design your own!

Military Records: The Key to Your Family Tree?
Did you know that vital information about your ancestors just might exist in military archives? Here's where to find the treasure trove of information that can finally help you fill in your family tree.

9 common family tree research challenges…and their solutions
Tips for overcoming the roadblocks nearly every amateur genealogist will encounter.

Top 10 Useful Family Tree Research Tips
What every amateur genealogist needs to know.

How to tap the power of the world’s most important genealogy libraries without leaving home
Library research tips for the armchair genealogist or family tree researcher.

6 Secret Library Sources Most Amateur Genealogists Miss
Discusses six sources of information most libraries will have that can be invaluable to the amateur genealogist – sources that many beginners don’t even know exist.

Genealogy in England – A Hinde Family Adventure
England is a country of green rolling hills, castles, round-abouts, thatched-roof houses, and delicious beer. It makes us genealogists wonder why our family ever left. Here is the story about our moving return to our grandparent's home church.

Genealogy in Romania - Finding Your Family in a Diverse Population
Romanian genealogy is difficult but not impossible. This is a practical guide to locating your family in Romania - even parts that have been variously included in USSR, Moldavia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Wallachia, and Transylvania. Archives and contacts are included.

Make a difference – Join a Genealogical or Historical Society
Genealogical and Historical Societies have been upstaged by interest in the Internet. These organizations are important building blocks to our heritage. Get involved today and make a difference.

Genealogy - Make Your FamilyTree Come Alive
Families are more than dates, places and names. They consist of living breathing human beings with faults and dreams and passions and personalities. Here are some techniques to capture these unique characteristics of your family.

Genealogy - Why You Should Get Involved in Your Family History
There are a lot of reasons to research your family tree. Here are a few of the most important reasons to get involved.

Genealogy in Switzerland - A Longenecker Family Search
250 years without a postcard and a dramatic return to our ancestor's house in a storybook setting in Langnau Switzerland. Genealogy resources and contact information included.

Finding Your Family – Getting Started in Genealogy
Tips for getting organized, selecting software, and finding your family history.