Our 1950 Census Research Guide

Trace Your Scots-Irish Roots

Ulster Scots, or Scots-Irish? Whatever your family calls them, this guide will help you document your ancestors from Scotland to Ireland to the United States.

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.

1950 Census Research Guide

The 1950 census documented names, ages, occupations and more for over 150 million people. Here's everything you need to know about using the 1950 census for genealogy research.

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: 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.

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.