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Category: Genealogy Research Tips

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Genealogy Tips: U.S. Census Records, 1790-1840 (Part I)

By Katie Rebecca Garner on April 25, 2022

In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner gives tips for using the information found on U.S. Census records from 1790-1840... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: Problems with Personal Names, Place Names, Dates & Occupations (Part II)

By Jessica Edwards on April 19, 2022

In this article, Jessica Edwards gives tips for dealing with difficult dates and occupations in your family history research... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: Problems with Personal Names, Place Names, Dates & Occupations (Part I)

By Jessica Edwards on April 18, 2022

Jessica Edwards gives tips for dealing with challenging personal and place names in your family history research... (Read More)

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Your Ancestor’s Military Records: A Key Tool in Your Searches

By Jessica Edwards on April 8, 2022

In this article, Jessica Edwards gives tips for finding and using all the information about your ancestors found in their military records... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tip: Learning More About Her Life Without Searching Her Name

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on April 6, 2022

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega describes how to find newspaper articles about your ancestor even when her name doesn’t appear in the article... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tip: Marriage Records

By Katie Rebecca Garner on April 5, 2022

In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner gives tips on how to find and use your ancestors’ marriage records for your family history research... (Read More)

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Another Importance of Family History: Medical Implications

By GenealogyBank on March 21, 2022

Why is family history important? From creating a sense of cultural identity to insight into medical predispositions, family history is vital... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: Use FamilySearch with GenealogyBank

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 15, 2022

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how searching on GenealogyBank and FamilySearch together can give you more complete results... (Read More)

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How to Become a Genealogist: Everything You Need to Know

By GenealogyBank on March 14, 2022

Do you enjoy researching your family history, and are you thinking of doing it for others, too? Discover how to become a professional genealogist here!.. (Read More)

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