Ackerman, Granger, Swain, Thresher are names that may be traced to old farming jobs. When genealogy records show farm occupations, just what did these ancestors do?

Feb 17, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Baker, Miller, Brewster, Baxter are names that may be traced to old jobs. When genealogy records show food and drink occupations, just what did these ancestors do?

Feb 24, 2010 - Jennifer Jensen

Nova Scotia's earliest immigrants included Loyalists from America's Thirteen Colonies and families from Scotland. Here are two sources for locating them.

Sep 5, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

For genealogists, there is a serious side to all of the Halloween fun around witches. Thousands of Americans descend from ancestors wrongly accused of witchcraft.

Oct 9, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Family name and surname origins and meanings based on occupation and trade can help with family history and family tree research.

Sep 5, 2010 - Cathy Anne Smith

The origin of hereditary, family surnames comes from a variety of sources including: place of origin, trades, nicknames and physical attributes.

Aug 25, 2010 - Sheila Aylesworth

A look at the derivation of some of the most popular English Surnames

Dec 17, 2010 - Tana Blum

The Schindler-Chace house is considered one of Rudolph Schindler's greatest works and the first built modern residence. This architectural gem should not be overlooked.

Jun 2, 2009 - Erin Brasell

Maryland's "first families" are traditionally the descendants of Sir George Calvert (Lord Baltimore) and of those passengers who came on the Ark and the Dove in 1634.

Aug 29, 2008 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Mathews, Virginia, is a small and close-knit community of families. Men built ships and went to sea. Until recently, the primary occupations were farmer and waterman.

Sep 23, 2008 - Sara E. Lewis

Ancient planters are defined as those who paid their own passage to Jamestown, VA before 1616, remained at least three years and survived the 1622 Jamestown massacre.

Apr 10, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

The Miller family name history and origin can help in family history research and to trace your family tree for the Miller surname.

Sep 29, 2010 - Cathy Anne Smith

Fun activities to engage children in learning about their roots.

Dec 29, 2010 - Jennifer Holik-Urban

The U.S. President Zachary Taylor was the second short-lived presidency in the county. A military commander by profession he had little impact on the office

Aug 17, 2010 - Tony De Vita

Rahab is identified in the Bible as a harlot or prostitute; however, some scholars suggest that she had a more reputable occupation as the owner and operator of an inn.

Feb 26, 2010 - Ronald G Falconberry

Müller, Meier and Schulze are all common German last names with old meanings. Surprise German colleagues and friends by pronouncing their family names correctly.

Jun 30, 2009 - Simone Preuss

The history of UK surnames can lead to your own family history. Research the meaning and origin of surnames to help understand your family tree.

Sep 2, 2010 - Cathy Anne Smith

The name Taylor - meaning and origin as a last name to help with family history research and tracing your family tree.

Sep 16, 2010 - Cathy Anne Smith

Is the presidency of Barack Obama turning into a sad, but foreseeable joke? Judging from his recent European visit, i believe it's starting to look that way

May 30, 2011 - Darryn Tomlinson