Genealogy and Ancestry Blog

Best Genealogy Citation Generator Sites

Genealogy research can be extremely complicated and as it grows it becomes even more so. One particularly daunting aspect for some researchers is the need to cite their findings in the form of citations. In this article we are looking to demystify this process and give you a little help to get started by pointing you in the direction of the best citation generators.

Best Genealogy Podcasts to Listen to

If you enjoy listening to a podcast in your down time and also enjoy indulging in a little genealogy then chances are you may already follow some appropriate audio shows. If you are not then perhaps you don’t realize podcasts can focus on more than just crime and television based shows.

Best Sites for Irish Genealogy Records

Irish genealogy is notoriously difficult for many reasons which we will clarify in this post but not at all impossible. Today we are going to be looking at the best sites for finding Irish genealogy records to learn about your ancestors from the Emerald Isle.

Birth Records: Cornerstone for Genealogy Research

The first and most pertinent record a human receives on this planet is their birth certificate. To a genealogist a person's birth record or official government issued birth certificate is one of the most important documents created.

Census Records: Does It Help in Genealogy Research?

In many nations around the world some form of periodic census exists to track the size and demographics of the local population. These census records when they become public have been used by genealogists but how much do they really help?

Ethnicity Estimate: Where to Get Free Estimates

Increasingly people are taking an interest in having their DNA tested to find out about their ancestry. Some are interested in locating unknown relatives but the vast majority are interested in the ethnicity estimates. In this article we are going to learn more about ethnicity estimates and try and find out if there are any ways to get one for free.

Genealogy Associations You Should Join

You may be the only individual in your family who is interested in genealogy so your hobby may seem a somewhat solitary one. The truth is however that genealogy is a very community based pursuit and there are a lot of us out there. This is why there are so many associations or societies that exist for us to join. In this article we are going to look at the best genealogy associations for us to join in order to further our research.

Genealogy Puns and Jokes That Will Make You Laugh

You might consider genealogy to be a very serious hobby which lacks when it comes to humor but you would be wrong. Considering the amount of times we hit a wall in our research, you simply have to have a sense of humor about things or you could easily get discouraged.

How to Find Ancestor's Divorce Records in Genealogy Research

Vital records are important to family history research with some being a little more helpful than others. Birth, marriage and death records are arguably the most important but there are other life events that don’t happen to everyone but are still important to note. One such event would be a divorce should one occur in a person's lifetime.

How to Get a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood

Heritage can be very important to some especially those who may have indigenous ancestry such as Native American. In this post we are going to learn about Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood. These documents can be extremely important to those of Indigenous Americas ancestry and we are going to look at how to get a certificate of degree of Indian Blood.

How to Know If You Are a Mayflower Descendant

Those with immigrant ancestors will always find it interesting to know the name of the ship that brought their family to the United States. It may seem like a mundane piece of trivia but it is central to their existence and life in this country. But what if the ship your ancestors arrived on was extremely notable?

Immigration and Deportation History at Ellis island

Ellis island in New York State is a place with a deep association with immigration into the United States. Millions of individuals alive today descended from people who passed through this one time immigration center.

Immigration Records: 5 Ways to Get Them for Free

When we are researching our family tree it is entirely possible that we will find ancestors who were not born in the same country as we were. It may be several generations back when our immigrant ancestors first arrived in the nation we now call home but how do we find out about how and when they got here?

Printable Family Tradition Activities

Spending time with the family is a great way to bond especially if you can start or continue family traditions. In this article we are going to look at some great ideas for tactile things to do in the form of printable family traditions.

A Guide to American Family Culture

The culture of the family is important in genealogical research and understanding it can give us a myriad of clues regarding our ancestors. In this article we are going to create a guide to American family culture to try and define what it means to be American.

African American Family Cultures and Traditions

The Culture of the family is important in genealogical research and understanding it can give us a myriad of clues regarding our ancestors. In this article we are going to create a guide to African American family culture to try and explore traditions which define what it means to be African American.

Are Vikings Germanic? Germans vs Vikings Explained

There is some question regarding whether the Vikings or Norse were in fact a Germanic peoples. In this article we are going to take a look at these two ancient groups and try to answer the question: were the Vikings Germanic?

Culture in Puerto Rico: Learn Their Customs and Tradition

Understanding your family's heritage and culture is very important when you hope to make great strides into your family history research. In this article we are going to take a look at culture in Puerto Rico to learn about their customs and traditions.

Italian Family Culture and Traditional Values

The Culture of the family is important in genealogical research and understanding it can give us a myriad of clues regarding our ancestors. In this article we are going to create a guide to Italian family culture to try and traditions which define what it means to be Italian.

Asian Heritage: Explore the Cultural Roots and Traditions

Understanding your family's heritage and culture is very important when you hope to make great strides into your family history research. In this article we are going to take a look at Asian heritage to explore its cultural roots and traditions.