Genealogy and Ancestry Blog

Best Free Genealogy Websites

Looking to research your family history on a budget? In this article, we look at the free genealogy websites that you can use to find records, photos, and information about your family past.

The Complete Game of Thrones Family Tree

Do you love Game of Thrones and genealogy? If so, this article is for you. We'll cover all the important Game of Thrones characters and map out their family trees for your viewing pleasure!

Genealogical Proof Standard Explained

If you are looking into a career as a genealogist, you'll need to know about the genealogical proof standard. In this article, we'll explain what it is, why it is important, and how it is used.

The Complete Harry Potter Family Tree

Do you love Harry Potter and genealogy? If so, this article is for you. We'll cover all the important Harry Potter characters and map out their family trees for your viewing pleasure!

How Do I Find Someone’s Grave Online for Free

As part of your genealogy and ancestry research, you may need to locate the place an ancestor was buried. In this article, we will provide a list of useful websites that will help you find the place of an ancestor’s death.

How Far Back Can You Go With DNA?

Have you ever wondered how far back you can can trace your ancestry through DNA research? In this article, we'll cover the different types of DNA that can be tested for, and how far back you can trace them.

How Long Does Ancestry DNA Take?

If you've been considering an AncestryDNA test and want to know how long it takes to take the test and get your results, this article will cover exactly what you need to know.

How Many Ancestors Do You Have?

Have you ever asked yourself the question "how many ancestors do I have"? In this article, we'll show you how to find out how many ancestors you have using something called pedigree collapse.

How to Find a Biological Father without his Name

Is it possible to find a biological father without his name? In this article, we'll show you the steps you can take to try and find your birth father without knowing his name.

How to Find Adoption Records for Genealogy Research

Can you use adoption records to help you find your genealogy? In this article we will explore the different types of adoption records, how you can find them, and how to use them to help you find your genealogy.

How to Find an Obituary for a Specific Person

As part of your genealogy and ancestry research, you may need to find the obituary of a specific person. In this article, we will provide a list of useful resources that will help you find the obituary of a specific person.

How to Find Out if You Have Famous Ancestors

Are you wondering if you have any famous ancestors? In this article, we'll help you with your genealogy research to find out if you are related to any famous people from the past.

How to Find Unknown Siblings

If you know very little about your family history, you might want to know how to find unknown siblings. In this article, we'll show you how to find unknown siblings using DNA testing and other tools.

How to Find Your Haplogroup (Y-DNA and mtDNA)

DNA testing is very common now, and linking results to find connections between people is very important. In this article, we will show you how to find your ancestral haplogroup and uncover more potential relatives.

How to Use GEDmatch

If you have recently done a DNA test, you might wonder what else you can do with your DNA data. In this article, we'll explain what GEDmatch is and how you can upload your data to get access to shared segments, comparisons, and more.

Is There Such a Thing As Mexican DNA?

If you have Mexican ancestry, you might ask yourself the question of whether Mexican DNA is classed as an ethnicity in a DNA test. In this article, we will cover some of the history of civilization in Mexico, and whether Mexican heritage shows up on a DNA test.