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Where to Research Your French Ancestors Online
Explore France genealogy records online, including French birth, marriage and death records ( actes etat civil ), French census records ( recensements de population ) and French parish registers ( registres paroissiaux ). Most of these French genealogy records are online for free.
1853 birth record of Luigia Guisippina Mascarelli in Nice, France. - Les Archives Departementales, Alpes-Maritimes, France
How to Be Sure You Have Really Found YOUR Ancestor
Locating an individual with the same name and birth date/place as your ancestor is exciting, but not always enough to confirm an ancestral connection. This example walks through a number of research strategies you can apply to your own research to be sure that an individual you've found is really YOUR ancestor.
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Family History Education Online - Postgraduate Degree & Certificate Programs
Achieve a graduate degree or learning certificate in genealogy, heraldry and associated disciplines from the comfort of home with these online postgraduate degree and certificate programs in family history and genealogical studies.
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Online POW Records from WWI
During the First World War over 10 million soldiers and civilians were captured and sent to detention camps. Records of these POW's can now be researched online for free through the Historical Records agency of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
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Discover the WWI Ancestors in Your Family Tree
It's now been 100 years since the outbreak of World War One, a time for reminiscence and remembrance. For many of us this may mean a journey to discover our ancestors who fought, volunteered, or otherwise served, either on the battlefields or back at home. Learn how to uncover the stories and records of your World War One ancestors in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy, Germany and Belgium.
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Which DNA Test Should I Take to Learn About My Family History?
Can testing your DNA help you learn more about your ancestors and heritage? Absolutely! Learn how to identify which ancestral DNA test is most appropriate for your situation and which company you should test with.
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Tools for Locating German Ancestral Towns & Villages
Learn how to locate the exact town or village of your German ancestors with this guide to using German historical gazetteers and maps, including links to free online resources.
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How to Find Your Family History in Obituaries
One of the most helpful tools when beginning a search into your family history is the obituary. Beyond just the place and date of death, you may also learn the birthplace, final resting place, occupation, religious affiliation, community activities, street address, the names of friends and relatives, and other details which can help you learn a great deal about the people from your past.
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Discover Your American WWI Ancestors
Whether they served in the military, or knitted socks for the troops, millions of Americans participated in some capacity during World War I. Learn more about them through this collection of online WWI records, databases and other resources.
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How to Build a Personal Digital Genealogy Library
Learn how to use online sources such as HathiTrust, Internet Archive, Google Books, and more to build a personal digital genealogy library almost for free.
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Combine Genealogy Research With Your Next Vacation
Combining a summer vacation with a genealogy research trip cannot only be rewarding but fun for you and your family. When your genealogy research next sends you on the road, try these tips for preventing frustration and achieving success.
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How to Trace the History of Your Home
Whether you live in a Manhattan brownstone apartment or a castle in France, your home may be harboring a fascinating history. Learn how to uncover the history and genealogy of a house or other building with this step by step guide.
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How to Request a Dutch Personal Record Card (Persoonskaart) for Genealogy
The Dutch personal record card, available for residents of and emigrants from the Netherlands after 1937, includes a lot of great information for genealogists, including the names and birth dates and locations of the individual's parents. Learn how to access a copy of the personal record card, or persoonkaarten, for genealogical purposes.
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10 Don't Miss Historical Photo Collections on Flickr
Don't miss these beautiful online galleries of historic photographs on Flickr, contributed by library, archive and historical society collections.
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Can You Break Through Adoption Roadblocks with DNA Testing?
Learn how adoptees are using DNA testing to find birth family members, including where to tests, which tests to take, and how to interpret your results and utilize them in your adoption search.
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