Resource Type: Info for Beginners

Family historians and genealogists prize the information that ship passenger lists have to offer. Although the information recorded on the lists was not made standard until the twentieth century, finding an ancestor or research target on a ship’s passenger list still provides valuable knowledge about the ancestor. The information on these lists include age, who…

At DNA Testing Guides, our experts have been reviewing the best DNA tests on the market for years. Our team watched sales of genetic genealogy tests double to over 20 million people in 2017-2018. We’ve watched dozens of new companies enter to try to make a quick buck in the consumer DNA space. Unfortunately, a…

Sponsored by Consumersadvocate.org, a research organization. Direct-to-consumer DNA testing can offer a starting point for customers interested in researching their family history or gaining some insight into their genetic makeup. At the same time, during our research, it quickly became evident that many companies employ marketing tools and hyperbolic language that could lead to confusion…

Website: The Hub Post. Searching genealogy has become very common, with many people investing in different methods. People have different reasons for wanting to find out who their ancestors are; sometimes it’s just curiosity while other times there is a medical necessity. Whatever your reason may be, you need to be sure you know how…

Sponsored by 3 “FOR PROFIT” online background checking companies. Tracing genealogy records has become a hobby for some people while for others it is an obsession. Those who have been adopted or find themselves a victim of the “system,” may have the need to find out who their parents are. This could be out of…

Sponsored by a “FOR PROFIT” website in the UK (OK, not an issue here in the USA)!! My name is Claire and I created this introductory guide in the hope that more people will follow suit and begin a journey into their past. My reasons for exploring my family tree were very personal but I’ve…

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Online genealogy records, where they exist, are usually scattered across several internet locations. If you do find a record, the website itself can be confusing at best. If you’re just starting out researching your family history, start at these 25 best genealogy websites for beginners. We’ve included icons so you can see at a glance…

Genealogy research may now be among America’s favorite hobbies, but it certainly is not the least frustrating. Stamp and coin collecting may start to look more attractive after you spend a few days combing through Ancestry Library Edition and can’t find any new records to help add details to your family tree. But don’t despair…

Olive Tree Genealogy: Are you new to Genealogy? Are you lost and bewildered by the Genealogy websites you’re finding online? This Newbie Guide will try to help you make sense of it all, and get you started on your journey to finding your ancestors.