Category: Genealogy Guides
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MyHeritage Reimagine: Is This New Photo App Worth a Try?
Put to the Test: Is the New MyHeritage Reimagine App Worth a Try? Last Updated August 2, 2023 Ancestry 50% Off Gift Memberships for Black Friday (Gift to Anyone, Even Yourself!) Family History Daily regularly covers tools we love so that you can enjoy them as well. This guide looks at the new MyHeritage Reimagine…
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Who is My Second Cousin? Here's How to Figure it Out
What Kind of a Cousin Are They? How to Make Sense of These Boggling Relationships Last Updated August 8, 2023 Ancestry 50% Off Gift Memberships for Black Friday (Gift to Anyone, Even Yourself!) No matter how long you’ve studied your family’s history, you may still find yourself asking, What is a second cousin? or Wait,…
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When Was This Picture Taken? New PhotoDater Tool Can Tell You
When Was This Picture Taken? The New PhotoDater Tool Can Tell You Last Updated August 24, 2023 Ancestry 50% Off Gift Memberships for Black Friday (Gift to Anyone, Even Yourself!) How many times have you (in the nicest way possible) cursed your ancestors for not adding details to the back of their family photographs? Wouldn’t…
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Grave Marker Symbols: What Do They Really Mean?
The Hidden Meaning of Grave Marker Symbols Explained Last Updated December 10, 2023 Ancestry 50% Off Gift Memberships for Black Friday (Gift to Anyone, Even Yourself!) Have you ever met a genealogist who didn’t love visiting cemeteries? They’re right up there on most family historian’s lists of favorite haunts – alongside libraries, courthouses, and archives.…
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Adoption in Your Family Tree? Here's Where to Start
Adopted Ancestor? Here’s How to Find Their Biological Family Last Updated October 7, 2023 Ancestry 50% Off Gift Memberships for Black Friday (Gift to Anyone, Even Yourself!) Some time ago a friend who had been adopted as an infant asked for my help in finding their birth parents. After a good bit of sleuthing, I…
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What MyHeritage Family Statistics Can Tell You About Your Tree
Family Statistics From MyHeritage Offers a Unique Way to Improve Your Tree Last Updated September 12, 2024 Ancestry 50% Off Gift Memberships for Black Friday (Gift to Anyone, Even Yourself!) Think you know everything about your family tree? Well, think again, because MyHeritage has introduced a fascinating feature that reveals the answers to questions about…
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How to Look Up Military Records About Your Ancestors
How to Look Up Military Records About Your Ancestors Last Updated November 29, 2023 Ancestry 50% Off Gift Memberships for Black Friday (Gift to Anyone, Even Yourself!) Wondering how to look up military records for an ancestor that served in a U.S. conflict? These important records can contain unique insights into your family’s life, and…
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The Best Raw DNA Upload Options for 2024: Top 4 Choices
The 4 Best Places to Upload Your Raw DNA in 2024 Last Updated October 1, 2024 Ancestry 50% Off Gift Memberships for Black Friday (Gift to Anyone, Even Yourself!) Offering everything from genetic ancestry reports to wellness profiles, DNA upload options seem to be everywhere these days. But are they worth your time and money?…
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Are Ancestry Pro Tools Worth the Price?
Are Ancestry Pro Tools Worth the Price? Full Review Last Updated February 5, 2024 Ancestry 50% Off Gift Memberships for Black Friday (Gift to Anyone, Even Yourself!) Ancestry has released a new paid add-on to their popular online family tree. Ancestry Pro Tools, which also requires an active paid family history membership to purchase, is…
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How AI Can and Can't Help With Your Family History Research
How AI Can and Can’t Help You With Your Family History Research Last Updated February 2, 2024 Ancestry 50% Off Gift Memberships for Black Friday (Gift to Anyone, Even Yourself!) Despite how recently this technology has been made available to the public, artificial intelligence is already vastly changing the way people are conducting research online…