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Surname Meanings
Find the meaning and origin of your family last name in this free glossary of surname meanings and origins.
Get Started
One stop guide to beginner's genealogy teaches you how to get started tracing your family tree, how to choose genealogy software, and how to avoid making beginner mistakes.
FREE Family Tree Chart
This graphical family tree chart records the ancestors from whom you directly descend in a traditional family tree format, suitable for sharing or even framing. You can even fill it out online before printing!
Kennedy Family Tree
The second of nine children born to Joseph and Rose Kennedy and the great-grandson of eight Irish immigrants, John Fitzgerald Kennedy is best known for his time as the 35th President of the United States.
10 Steps for Finding Family Trees Online
No matter what you want to learn about your family tree, there is a pretty good chance you can dig up at least some of it on the Internet. Learn how to use the many available online tools and databases step by step.
US Vital Records
Learn where and how to obtain vital records (birth, death, marriage) for each state and territory. Includes addresses, fees, and links to major online searchable indexes.
Top Ten Genealogy Mistakes to Avoid
Ten key mistakes that you will want to avoid in your genealogy research, plus hints, tips and strategies for a successful search.
The Family History Library: Step by Step
An insiders guide to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, how to use the FamilySearch.com Web site to find your ancestors, and how to use your local Family History Center to obtain records from all over the world.
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