The Do’s and Don’ts of Respectful Native American Research

The Do’s and Don’ts of Respectful Native American Research

These tips will help you find your Indigenous ancestors while respecting Native cultures and people.

Live Webinar: Rock Around the Block — How To Use the 1950 Census

Attendees of this webinar will learn how to look beyond the records of the 1950 census to better understand their ancestors’ lives.

5 Clues You May Have Native American Ancestry

If you suspect you may have Native American roots based on family stories, here are five tips that may help you prove your claim.

Research US Census Records with this Cheat Sheet

Census records are an essential genealogy source, and this quick-reference PDF is essential for finding your ancestors in the census. See at a glance what censuses exist for your ancestors’ states, where to find censuses on genealogy websites, and more.

Premium: How to Research Your Native American Genealogy

Does your family lore tell of an American Indian ancestor? Use these essential resources to trace your family’s Native American genealogy

From the Archives: Researching Ancestors Among the Five Tribes — An Interview with Judy Muhn

In this episode, genealogist and author Judy Nimer Muhn discusses how to research ancestors who belonged to one of the United States’ five largest indigenous tribes today.