24
Oct
Sometimes, Family Stories are True. Listen to as Many as You Can.
There is so much written out there about how many times family stories aren’t true. Especially with the advent of DNA testing, it’s easier than ever to prove or disprove…
5
Sep
Ancestors With Unusual Names: Weird, Cool, or Historical?
Anyone who spends much time researching their family tree will eventually stumble upon given (first) names that cause them to pause and wonder why this person was given this name. …
31
Aug
Do You Look Like Your Ancestors? Find Out!
I have spent way too much time lately uploading my family photographs to Family Search’s new “Compare a Face” tool to see which ancestor looks most like me. To my…
28
Aug
How Many Ancestors Do You Have?
Are you wondering how many ancestors you have? There are many reasons you might want to learn this information, and in this post, I’ll teach you how to figure out…
24
Aug
Use DNA and Genealogy to Trace Swedish Immigrant Ancestors
Do you have Swedish ancestry? If you do, you might be interested in learning more about your Swedish immigrant ancestors, why they came to America, how to research your Swedish…