Traditional Irish Naming Patterns and Conventions
Many families from Ireland followed Irish naming patterns. Learn how to understand your Irish ancestors’ naming traditions here!
Many families from Ireland followed Irish naming patterns. Learn how to understand your Irish ancestors’ naming traditions here!
What is a distant cousin? In this post, learn all about distant cousins, including whether they are considered to be family, and more.
Have you heard of endogamy or seen signs of it in your family tree? In this post, learn the definition of endogamy and why most people have it in their family tree.
Have you recently discovered that you might be a descendant of Charlemagne? Is there a way to find out for sure? Find out in this post!
Not using old newspapers for genealogy research? You might be missing out! Here, find out what you might learn about your ancestors from old newspapers.
Do you want to know why cause of death is important in genealogy? Here, learn all of the reasons why figuring out the cause of death is worthwhile.
Why is oral family history important? In this post, learn why this aspect of family tree research is key to understand our family’s broader story.
Heard the story of Dr. Hicks? Learn who the “Hicks Babies” are, how they got their name, and how they are using DNA to discover their biological origins.
Wondering when and how we will get access to the 1950’s US Federal Census? Here, find out when and how the public will be able to view this census data.
What is a Great-Uncle or a Great-Aunt? In this post, learn who these relatives are to you, whether it’s better to say granduncle, and much more.