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Genealogy Search Engines and Directories
Guide picks
Here you will find information on genealogy only directories and search engines to help you focus your search for surnames or family history Web pages.  There are also a few "regular" search engines listed which are especially good for genealogy searches.

Searching for Surnames
Essential Web searching strategies and techniques for finding surnames, genealogy research sites and family Web pages on the Internet.

Genealogy Library at About.com
This directory is different than many because it does not rely on submissions.  The best genealogy resources are actively searched out by a genealogy expert, and then organized into categories with descriptions.

Genealogy Specific Search Engines
The best genealogy only directories and search engines to help you focus your search for surnames or family history Web pages.

Other Good Search Engines for Genealogy
The best of the regular search engines for obtaining relevant genealogy search results.

About Web Search
Everything you could possibly need to know about search engines and how to use them to find what you need from Web Search Guide, Kevin Elliott.

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