How to Search Census Records When Name Searches Don't Work

6 Websites for Deciphering Old German Script

Text in German genealogy records can be difficult. Here are six free websites (plus bonus alphabet chart!) for deciphering Old German script.

Online Course: Get Started in Genealogy

Start your genealogy journey on the right foot with this week-long online workshop. You'll learn the tricks and tools to produce quality, accurate research and avoid the rookie mistakes and common roadblocks that plague many family historians.

How to Browse US Census Records When Name Searches Don’t Work

Find your missing ancestors by browsing census images with enumeration district numbers. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how.

Genealogy Tech Tools E-book

Master the latest digital tools and strategies! This e-book will help you find and use the hottest genealogy tech. It features 13 articles that cover topics like genealogy gadgets, online research tips, efficient search strategies, backing up crucial data, and much more!

Premium: 7 Steps for Fact-Checking Online Family Trees

Determine if the information you find in online family trees (such as those at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch and MyHeritage) is accurate.

From the Archives: Overcoming Challenges in African American Genealogy Research

In this episode from our podcast archives, Family Tree University instructor Shamele Jordon joins us to discuss challenges in African American genealogy research and how family historians can overcome them. Plus we explore websites for French genealogy records, newspaper research and a new online storytelling tool.