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25 Best Genealogy Websites for Beginners
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 whether access to core content is FREE or not ($) or some of each FREE/($), and what services are offered: H ?=how-tos, R =records; S =share your data and T =tools.
Last Updated: June 2, 2018 Categories: Info for Beginners
7 Fabulous Family History Games
As we continue in the #MyForeverFamily challenge this month, let’s talk about some of the fun ways to get your family into family history- through games! Games help your family really get to know the faces and stories behind your ancestors plus reward you for all your hard work. Discover 7 fabulous games waiting to be played by your family below.
Last Updated: May 18, 2021 Categories: Children Genealogy Resources
A Genealogy Guide, published 24 Dec 2019
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 to approach the process.
Last Updated: January 20, 2020 Categories: Info for Beginners
Allen County Public Library – Genealogy Center
The Genealogy Center is a remarkable family history destination and continues to build on its tradition of excellence in serving genealogists, historians and other interested hobbyists and scholars. An experienced staff provides services to a full range of patrons, from children to senior citizens and from beginners to experienced researchers. To support these efforts, the Center has gathered an extensive collection of 350,000 printed volumes and more than 513,000 items of microfilm and microfiche. These resources grow daily through library purchases and donations from appreciative genealogists and historians.
Last Updated: June 2, 2018 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Ancestry DNA Part 1 – 14 minutes
You took an AncestryDNA test. You waited the 6-8 weeks for your results. Now they are in. But, what does it all mean? Join Crista Cowan as she walks you through a detailed explanation of your AncestryDNA results – what does it all mean and what to do next.
Last Updated: May 22, 2019 Categories: Video Tutorials
Ancestry DNA Part 2 – 15 minutes
You took an AncestryDNA test. You waited the 6-8 weeks for your results. Now they are in. But, what does it all mean? Join Crista Cowan as she walks you through a detailed explanation of your AncestryDNA results – what does it all mean and what to do next.
Last Updated: May 22, 2019 Categories: Video Tutorials
Ancestry.com – Free Registered Guest Accounts
Registered guest accounts provide access to the free features of Ancestry. You need only a registered guest account to activate a DNA test. Create one for free or see our subscription options page for details about available memberships.
Last Updated: September 1, 2025 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Ancestry.com – Getting Started
Lessons and information on Ancestry Trees, searching ancestry data bases, search tips, DNA, and more
Last Updated: June 2, 2018 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Anne Arundel Genealogical Society
Established in 1974, this year marks our 44th year of helping the people of Anne Arundel County and Maryland learn more about their ancestors and heritage. Our extensive collection of genealogical reference material has been housed at the Kuethe Library in Glen Burnie, Maryland since 1992, and is open to the public for a small fee (free to members).
Last Updated: March 7, 2019 Categories: Genealogy Societies
Atlas of Historical County Boundaries
You can select a state and watch an interactive map change for each date that a county boundary changed. It is very helpful if you have ancestors that moved to a state during it’s early history and you need to know the county in which they lived. In some places the boundary changed many times.
Last Updated: May 10, 2019 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Beginners Guide to Genetic Genealogy
The best way to absorb these lessons is to read them one at a time and follow the suggested links–not only will this help with “beginner’s head spinning syndrome”– it will allow you to absorb the material more fully. If you are an advanced beginner or intermediate you might find the terminology and background in Lesson 5 invaluable no matter which lessons are of interest. Also have a look at Lesson 11 which has a list of resources to help you including a new “Cheat Sheet File” category.
Last Updated: September 2, 2025 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Best DNA Testing
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 or misunderstanding of what genomic research can and cannot tell us. We will attempt to illuminate some of these areas of confusion, while also providing objective reviews of our top picks ahead.
Last Updated: April 30, 2020 Categories: Info for Beginners
