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Why You’re Hitting a Brick Wall in Your Family Tree—and How a Genealogist Can Help You Break Through

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Why You’re Hitting a Brick Wall in Your Family Tree—and How a Genealogist Can Help You Break Through

Genealogist April 16, 2025

Every passionate family historian knows the feeling: you’re tracing one branch of your family tree, the names...

How Far Back Can You Trace Your Family Tree? What a Professional Genealogist Can Do That You Can’t

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How Far Back Can You Trace Your Family Tree? What a Professional Genealogist Can Do That You Can’t

Genealogist April 13, 2025

Curiosity about where we come from is practically baked into our DNA. That sense of connection to...

The Hidden Value of Hiring a Genealogist to Research Your Immigrant Ancestors

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The Hidden Value of Hiring a Genealogist to Research Your Immigrant Ancestors

Genealogist April 9, 2025

Family stories often begin with an immigrant ancestor — someone who left their homeland behind in search...

Understanding Census Records: When It’s Time to Call in a Genealogy Expert

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Understanding Census Records: When It’s Time to Call in a Genealogy Expert

Genealogist April 7, 2025

For anyone tracing their family roots, census records are among the most valuable resources available. These documents...

Adoption and Ancestry: How Genealogists Help Reconnect Biological Family Lines

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Adoption and Ancestry: How Genealogists Help Reconnect Biological Family Lines

Genealogist April 4, 2025

Tracing your roots is a journey filled with excitement, curiosity, and—at times—emotionally charged discoveries. For those who...

When DIY Isn’t Enough: 7 Situations Where a Genealogist Can Solve Your Research Problem

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When DIY Isn’t Enough: 7 Situations Where a Genealogist Can Solve Your Research Problem

Genealogist April 1, 2025

Building your family tree on your own can be exhilarating. You start with a few names, plug...

The Truth About Family Lore: How a Professional Genealogist Can Separate Fact from Fiction

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The Truth About Family Lore: How a Professional Genealogist Can Separate Fact from Fiction

Genealogist March 29, 2025

Almost every family has them—those stories passed down from generation to generation. Maybe your great-grandmother claimed royal...

DNA Testing for Ancestry: What It Tells You—And What Only a Genealogist Can Uncover

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DNA Testing for Ancestry: What It Tells You—And What Only a Genealogist Can Uncover

Genealogist March 27, 2025

You’ve spit in the tube, mailed it off, and waited patiently. Now the results are in. A...

Heirlooms, Photos, and Forgotten Stories: How to Turn Family Artifacts into Genealogy Clues

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Heirlooms, Photos, and Forgotten Stories: How to Turn Family Artifacts into Genealogy Clues

Genealogist March 18, 2025

There’s a certain magic in holding something that once belonged to an ancestor. A faded photo tucked...

Planning a Heritage Trip? Why Working with a Genealogist First Can Transform Your Experience

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Planning a Heritage Trip? Why Working with a Genealogist First Can Transform Your Experience

Genealogist March 7, 2025

There’s nothing quite like walking the same cobblestone streets your ancestors once did. A heritage trip—sometimes called...