How to Use Online Sanborn Maps for Genealogy

How to Use Online Sanborn Maps for Genealogy

The Library of Congress has a collection of Sanborn fire insurance maps available online. They’re a great resource for finding your ancestor’s address.

Online Course: Master Ancestry.com in 4 Weeks

Take full advantage of Ancestry.com's database, trees, and tools to find your ancestors. This mega-genealogy website is the go-to source for searches and DNA tests, but there's far more to the site than meets the eye. In this 4-week course, you'll learn how to master everything from the online trees and finding records, to mastering hints and and DNA matches.

How to Research What Your Last Name Means

Learn what your surname means and where it came from with these search strategies for last name research.

Bust down your brick walls with this PDF Download!

Conquer family history’s toughest obstacles with these genealogy tips and strategies! This PDF download will show you how to search for your ancestry efficiently, find ancestors hiding in census records, find your birth family using DNA and much, much more.

Premium: 13 Websites for Finding Old Family Photos

Search these websites for pictures of your ancestors and the places they lived. Plus, some tips on copyright to consider.

Best Genealogy Websites: Findmypast and the 1921 Census

If you’re researching British ancestors then you’ve probably heard of the UK-based genealogy website Findmypast. In this episode author Rick Crume shares some of his top tips from his article “Findmypast: 12 Tips for Beginners.”