Genealogical DNA analysis can reveal historic ancestors, determine the geographic movement of family groups and find distant relatives around the globe.

Oct 22, 2009 - Bridget Coila

Many people are interested to learn about their national origins. Now through a home DNA test you could find your true Native American or other ethnic heritage.

Jul 23, 2009 - Melissa Slate

Immigration can be a difficult step in your family history search. Find out about tips and resources for finding information on your immigrant ancestor.

Feb 17, 2009 - Rick Evin

Surnames are the bread and butter of genealogy. Read all about surnames, how to search for them, and where to look.

Feb 17, 2009 - Rick Evin

DNA studies have developed rapidly to help scientist understand biological systems and disease. Genomics are now being applied to fingerprint criminals and cousins.

Oct 7, 2008 - Sara E. Lewis

Most genealogy programs offer the same basic features, but you might need to shop around to find the one with the right bells and whistles for your research.

Mar 26, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Trying to dig into Finnish ancestry can be difficult because of the language differences. But there are many good English website to help you with your search.

Mar 16, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Some genealogy resources are impossible to get your hands on, so why not ask if anyone else can do a quick look-up for you? Find a volunteer, or offer your own services.

Feb 28, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Adoptions can create a challenge in your genealogy research, but it's not an impossible brick wall. There are ways to find out more about birth relatives.

Feb 24, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

To honour the recent passing of Gerald Ford, I'm highlighting some genealogy resources for all the presidents of the United States.

Jan 3, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Thousands of people can trace their roots back to the original colonists who came to America on the Mayflower. These resources will help you with your research.

Nov 24, 2006 - Darlene Vaillancourt

There aren't that many genealogy periodicals around, but there are a few good ones to be found. I've reviewed two well-known magazines, and listed a few others for you.

Oct 11, 2006 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Since the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints requires its members to research their ancestors, they have amassed a huge genealogy database.

Jul 11, 2006 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Searching for ancestors in the Emerald Isle becomes even more exciting by visiting the places one's family came from. 

Oct 18, 2011 - Kathleen Curry

Family research requires a lot of materials which need to be organized, stored and eventually shared. Here are some tips for calming the genealogy clutter.

Apr 20, 2011 - Connie Delaney

Google has been adding tools to its "simple search site" for several years and is poised to become an ideal working platform for genealogists.

Mar 11, 2011 - Bill Atkinson

A description of primary genealogy research in the field and the type of materials to seek.

Feb 26, 2011 - Tom Frew