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Genealogy Resources & Links
Genealogy is the study of family history and the tracing of ancestral roots, helping individuals discover where they come from and how their families have evolved over generations. The resources listed below are organized into categories to make your research easier and more effective. By exploring these categories, you can uncover vital information, verify connections, and build a more complete and accurate picture of your family tree.
 
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Genealogy is the study of family history, tracing ancestors, and building a family tree using records that reveal heritage, connections, and stories. With abundant resources - ranging from state archives and historical societies to online databases - it's now easier than ever to uncover your family's origins and fill in the gaps in your family tree.
Last Updated: 15 August 2025
Thanks to the internet, much of today's genealogy research can be done from home, giving you access to public records, directories, and census data from thousands of miles away. The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Genealogy walks you through finding family information, verifying stories, and even exploring home DNA kits.
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This step-by-step guide to beginning your genealogical journey offers a comprehensive look at leveraging existing family research and interviewing relatives to organizing documentation and setting manageable goals. It's both practical and encouraging, helping you avoid feeling overwhelmed while preserving family history in meaningful, structured ways.
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Learn about essential online resources for genealogy research such as the U.S. National Archives, Castle Garden, and Harvard's Immigration to the United States collection, each offering unique historical records. It provides practical guidance on accessing and utilizing these databases to trace your ancestry effectively.
Last Updated: 15 August 2025
If you're ready to start tracing your ancestry, this website offers guidance on using various research tools, from church archives and historical documents to genetic testing. You'll learn tips on how to access trusted resources, interpret records, and distinguish between individuals with the same family name.
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FamilySearch is a free genealogy website offering access to billions of historical records, family trees, and digitized documents from around the world. Its resources include census data, birth and death records, marriage licenses, church archives, and research guides to help you discover and preserve your family history.
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MyHeritage is a subscription-based genealogy website that helps you build family trees, search billions of historical records, and discover connections to relatives around the world. It also offers tools like photo enhancements and DNA testing to help you learn more about your family history.
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Findmypast is a subscription-based genealogy website specializing in British, Irish, and U.S. historical records, with millions of exclusive collections not found elsewhere. Its resources include census records, parish registers, military files, newspaper archives, and family tree tools to help you trace and document your ancestry.
Last Updated: 15 August 2025