5 Tips for Researching Your Relative’s Vietnam War Service

5 Tips for Researching Your Relative’s Vietnam War Service

Our five research tips will help you start learning more about your loved one's service in the armed forces during the Vietnam War.

Get Started with DNA: From Testing to Results

If you’ve ever wondered what your DNA says about your family history, this course is for you! You’ll discover just how you can solve family mysteries with the help of a DNA test. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to make strategic decisions on what tests you and your relatives should take so you can identify and track down your ancestors’ records.

What Is a Second Cousin? Understanding Cousin Relationship Terms

What is a second cousin or even a third cousin? What does removed mean? We’ll explain the steps to calculating cousinhood!

RootsMagic Cheat Sheet

Digitize your research with RootsMagic! Genealogy software programs have long been among the most powerful tools in a genealogist’s arsenal, and RootsMagic (with its robust family tree and citation functions, plus its partnerships with Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org) is one of the most useful. This downloadable cheat sheet will show you how to get started with RootsMagic, giving you a crash course in using the popular software program.

Premium: Genealogy Blogs from Around the World (and Why They’re Valuable)

Need help finding family overseas? Let a local be your guide! Here are genealogy blogs from all over the world, and why they’re a great source.

From the Archive: Find German-Speaking Ancestors Outside Germany 

In this episode from our podcast archives, James Beidler offers practical tips for tracking down German-speaking ancestors who lived outside Germany. Plus: learn how to preserve special family treasures and navigate David Rumsey’s Map Collections Project, a priceless genealogical tool.