The Best Genealogy Websites By Category

101 Best Genealogy Websites

We constantly scour the web for great resources, and once a year, whittle those down to our annual list of the 101 Best Genealogy Websites. Here, we’ve compiled our picks into categories which makes it easy to find the top sites for your family history goals.

Online Course: Master Ancestry.com in 4 Weeks

Building your family tree is about so much more than doing a search for vital records; it’s about applying what you find to understand your ancestry. Learn the analysis tools and research methods you need to understand your family’s history. In this course, you’ll learn how to analyze research evidence to extract meaning and apply the data you have to understanding your ancestry and fill in what’s missing.

The Genealogist’s Guide to Occupational Records

Our ancestors’ jobs can reveal so much about their lives. Here’s how to use occupational and employment records in your genealogy research.

Genealogy Research Books

Our genealogy research books are here to help, no matter where you are on your genealogy journey. Learn how to cite your sources, find specific resources for women's genealogy, dive into ethnicities like Irish or German ancestry, and discover comprehensive research guides.

Premium: Finding Unexpected Genealogy Details in Vital Records

If carefully reviewed, birth, marriage and death records can contain a wealth of information. Here are some unexpected details in vital records.

From the Archives: Simple Steps to Practical Genealogy

In this podcast Lisa interviews Brian Sheffey, author of the book Practical Genealogy: 50 Simple Steps to Research Your Diverse Family History. Listen for practical tips you can apply to your genealogy research, plus the latest edition of our 101 Best Websites for Genealogy and much more.