Tracing your ancestors' occupations can be one of the best ways to learn more about their everyday lives, skills,...
How to Research Your Ancestors’ Occupations
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New Genealogy Records Include UK Suffragettes and Travelers’ Records
New collections about Great Britain Suffragettes and travelers on the S.S. Great Britain headline this week’s roundup...
Inspiring Family History Video Ideas Sent In By YOU
These family history video ideas and comments/questions sent in by Genealogy Gems listeners can inspire your own short...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 214
The Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode #214 with Lisa Louise Cooke [su_youtube url="https://youtu.be/NA7WM1ZJcj0"...
German Census Records DO Exist
For a long time, German census records were thought not to exist. But they do! A leading German genealogy expert tells...
Tracing your African American Roots: Top Tips
Researching African American roots has unique challenges. This Q&A with expert Angela Walton-Raji can inspire you...
African American Genealogy Records: New and Free!
Explore these African and African American genealogy records in celebration of your family history and Black History...
Using Vertical Files in Archives
Vertical files in archives are like Forrest Gump’s proverbial box of chocolates: you never know what you’re going to...
When to Hire a Translator for Genealogy Documents
Sometimes it’s best to hire a translator for genealogy documents--even if you're a committed DIY-family historian....
