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Category: Genealogy Research Tips

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Millions More Obituaries and Funeral Notices Added to GenealogyBank!

By Tony Pettinato on June 8, 2026

GenealogyBank is pleased to announce a large addition to our website: we have just added 15.5 million obituaries and funeral notices, from 1998 to today .. (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: Did I Already See That Article?

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 8, 2026

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives search tips for keeping track of which newspaper articles you’ve already seen and which are new to you... (Read More)

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What Origin Is My Last Name? How to Trace Your Surname’s History and Meaning

By GenealogyBank on May 28, 2026

Learn how to trace your surname’s background, identify family roots, and use historical records to understand the story behind your family name... (Read More)

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Book Review: Researching the Catholic Sister in Your Family Tree

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 26, 2026

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega reviews a new book that tackles a difficult genealogy search: the Catholic nun in your family tree... (Read More)

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What Your Ancestors’ Surname Reveals About Their Heritage and Origins

By GenealogyBank on May 14, 2026

Learn what your surname reveals about your ancestry and family history using historical records and real-life stories from past generations at GenealogyBank... (Read More)

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Tracing Your Ancestors Through Census Records and Newspapers

By GenealogyBank on May 12, 2026

Trace your roots using census records and newspapers. Learn how to connect names, dates, and stories to build a meaningful family history with GenealogyBank... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: How to Do a Reverse Image Search

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 11, 2026

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega explains how to do a reverse image search for unknown people or locations in old photos... (Read More)

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How to Use Passenger Lists and Ship Manifests for Genealogy Research

By GenealogyBank on May 7, 2026

Learn how to use passenger list genealogy to trace family history. Understand travel records and connect generations through research with GenealogyBank... (Read More)

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Public Marriage Records: Free Online Search Guide by State

By GenealogyBank on April 28, 2026

Learn how to find public marriage records free online by state, understand access limitations, and use historical sources to support U.S. family history research... (Read More)

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