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• 15 Apr, 2020
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The FamilySearch Family Tree provides an easy, free template for your family tree. Not only do you have four options for viewing your online family tree, but you can also print and display your genealogy fan chart in seven ways! To view and print your fan

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• 14 Apr, 2020
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Imagine if you could go to a website, search for an ancestor’s name, and almost immediately learn the person’s birth and death dates, names of family members, country of origin, and more! For some people, this scenario is already a reality. Th

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• 14 Apr, 2020
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If you’ve read obituaries about your ancestors, you know they can provide a wealth of information. They may include biographical details, names of relatives, religious affiliation, and more. If you find an obituary for a specific person, the informa

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• 10 Apr, 2020
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Although Ellis Island is now a mere relic of the past, Ellis Island facts, figures, and myths continue to fascinate people today. This fascination is likely because Ellis Island served as the port of entry for millions of people during one of the largest

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• 09 Apr, 2020
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Fashion in 1910 was unique. It retained much of the class and style of the previous era, but with a simplified flare. However, World War I had an immense impact in the everyday lives of individuals and families, including on what they wore. Although the d

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• 08 Apr, 2020
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FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in March of 2020 with over 28.6 million new indexed family history records and over 12.6 million digital images from all over the world. New historical records were added from American Samoa, Belgium, Bo

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• 07 Apr, 2020
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The term “lost generation” refers to a group of writers—but also to an entire generation—who came of age during World War I. Here is why they are called “lost.” Why Do They Call It the Lost Generation? It Started with a

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• 06 Apr, 2020
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Many people take DNA tests to get clear answers about their ancestors. So, what happens when the information that you get back seems to contradict itself? One of the most common cases of DNA test confusion comes from a measuring unit in your DNA called th

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• 06 Apr, 2020
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The 1920 census was the 14th census taken by the United States government, which is required to conduct a census every 10 years. Enter a name below to begin searching the 1920 census. First Name Last Name Place Year   function doSearch() { var base =

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• 31 Mar, 2020
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We lean heavily on correctly indexed records to help us find our ancestors. However, indexing errors happen from time to time. These errors can cause problems for people searching for records about ancestors or accurately recording information in family t