Skip to content
GenealogyBank Blog
  • OBITUARIES
  • NEWSPAPERS
  • CENSUS
  • SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • SIGN IN

Category: Genealogy Research Tips

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: Anatomy of a Death Certificate

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 18, 2018

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega explains how to analyze a death certificate to get the most out of these important genealogy records... (Read More)

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: 3 Steps for Getting Started Tracing Colonial Ancestors

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 12, 2018

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides tips, including links to helpful websites, for researching your colonial ancestors... (Read More)

Painting: "Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor," by William Halsall, 1882. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Mayflower Roll Call – Part 2

By Thomas Jay Kemp on September 11, 2018

An article about the stories of descendants of the Mayflower passengers that can be found in the pages of historical newspapers... (Read More)

Photo: Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany. Credit: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de; Wikimedia Commons.

Common German Last Names & Their Meanings

By GenealogyBank on September 6, 2018

Discover German last name meanings and origins. Learn about popular German surnames like Mueller, Schmidt, and Schneider, their etymology, and family history... (Read More)

Painting: "Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor," by William Halsall, 1882. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Mayflower Roll Call – Part 1

By Thomas Jay Kemp on September 5, 2018

An article about the stories of descendants of the Mayflower passengers that can be found in the pages of historical newspapers... (Read More)

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: The Occupations in Your Family Tree

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on August 31, 2018

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega celebrates Labor Day by explaining where you can find information about your ancestor’s occupation... (Read More)

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: Using Telephone Books for Genealogy

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on August 24, 2018

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega explains how telephone books can help your family history research, with links to online telephone directories... (Read More)

Photo: the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, built c. 70–80 AD. Credit: Diliff; Wikimedia Commons.

Italian Last Names & Their Meanings

By GenealogyBank on August 17, 2018

In this article, find your Italian ancestors and learn more about your Italian last name – discover what it means and where it originated... (Read More)

Painting: "Washington Crossing the Delaware," by Emanuel Leutze. Credit: The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Wikimedia Commons.

Revolutionary War Veterans – Part 11

By Thomas Jay Kemp on August 15, 2018

An article about the stories of American Revolutionary War veterans that can be found in the pages of historical newspapers... (Read More)

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

SEARCH BY COLLECTION

  • Newspaper Archives
  • Obituary Search
  • Social Security Death Index
  • Documents & Records
  • Books & Maps
  • U.S. Census Records

POPULAR NEWSPAPERS

  • Omaha World-Herald
  • Minneapolis Star Tribune
  • Chattanooga Times Free Press
  • Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC)
  • Danville Register and Bee
  • Galveston Daily News
  • Chicago Tribune
  • Philadelphia Inquirer
  • Ogden Standard Examiner
  • Dayton Daily News
  • Orlando Sentinel
  • Palm Beach Post
  • Morning Call
  • Toledo Blade

QUICK LINKS

  • Surname Meaning
  • 1900 Census Records
  • 1910 Census Records
  • 1920 Census Records
  • 1930 Census Records
  • 1940 Census Records
© 2008-2026 GenealogyBank.com
GenealogyBank

Get Helpful, Usable Tips for Your Genealogy Research.

Sign up for our FREE monthly newsletter.

We'll bring you the best search tips, exclusive offers and other helpful information to discover your family story.

By clicking "Submit," you acknowledge that you’ve read and understand our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and consent to receive helpful tips, product updates, and special offers from GenealogyBank. You can unsubscribe or customize your email settings at any time.