Family History

Your immigrant ancestors are waiting to be discovered in the many records that exist about migration to the United States. You may be able to determine where your ancestors came from, the time...

No cutesy-wootsey user names for me, no sir. I put my name out there for all the world to see. But just what kind of name is 'Sarokin'? What does it mean? For that matter, where does the name...

If you are ready to research your family history, but do not know how to get started, here are some tips to get you on the road to finding your ancestors.

The United States census is a valuable resource for genealogists and social historians. This article will show you how to use this resource efficiently, to cut down on the time you spend looking...

Most people are used to seeing a ‘subject’ index at the end of a book, but another type of index is a ‘name’ index. A name index is especially important when you are writing a family history or a...

I know that there are a lot of sites online that will sell you information on your family. I just happen to like finding this stuff for free. I have been able to research one line of my family...

If you're of French-Canadian ancestry, tracking your family history can be a fascinating challenge. Fortunately there are many good records and some are online. Here's how to get started...

When doing family history research, it is important to reach as many people who might have information about your extended family as you possibly can. One, not so obvious, way to do that is to use...

Have you ever wondered about your family history? Where your ancestors came from or at what age did they come to America? You don't have to travel all the way to Ellis Island to research your...

Searching your family tree is very exciting. You will find information about your ancestors and find family members related to you in some way that you never knew about when you started. Learn how...

Depending on the uniqueness of your surname it may be difficult or easy to determine its meaning. This can be very rewarding information. Knowing the meaning behind your last name leads to a...

Ever wondered about where you came from? Here's a way you can research your family history for little or nothing.

If you're curious about your ancestors and where your last name originated, there are a variety of sources to help you track it down.

The Hawaiian language is based on about 200 words, which makes naming a child tricky. A parent has to be careful when choosing the name to avoid a "kaona" (pronounced "cow-na"), or hidden meaning,...

The Internet makes it easier to share the information that helps find names of Holocaust victims. Those who were children at the time, others who have wondered for many years what happened and...