How to Become a Dual Citizen Using Genealogy

How to Become a Dual Citizen Using Genealogy

Your research might allow you to claim citizenship by descent in your immigrant ancestor’s country of origin. Here’s what you should know.

Online Course: Find Your Italian Ancestors

Today more than 17 million Americans can claim Italian ancestry. If you’re ready to get to the roots of your Italian family search, then this four-week course is for you. We’ll explore how to conduct research and find records in North America, Italy, and on the best websites for Italian genealogy.

Using Reverse Genealogy to Overcome Brick Walls

Reverse genealogy is a great technique for dealing with a brick wall. Learn how working backward in census records helped solve a mystery.

Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy

Start your family history research! This easy-to-understand guide will help you find your ancestors efficiently and with confidence. Inside, you’ll find expert advice on the basics of genealogy, with tutorials for building a family tree, finding and understanding key genealogy records, and organizing your files and research, plus a roundup of can’t-miss beginner-friendly genealogy websites.

Premium: Filling Out the 1890 US Census Using Substitute Records

The 1890 census is lost—there’s nothing we can do about that. But we can “rebuild” census entries using details from substitute records. Here’s how.