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A Guide to German Genealogy Research

Find your German ancestors! These tips from genealogy experts will help you identify your hometown, understand records, and delve into your German family tree.

A Genealogist’s Research Guide to the Caribbean

Explore your Caribbean heritage across several islands with this comprehensive research guide that spans Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and more.

Tips for Reading Civil Registry Records in Spanish

Researching ancestors from Spanish speaking countries is difficult if you don't know the language. Here are tools to help you get past the language barrier.

Online Tools for Finding Your Ancestors’ Germanic Villages

This article provides many digital tools and resources for finding your ancestors' German hometowns.

Ancestral Village Worksheet

Use this work sheet to record key information about the village that your ancestor called home.

13 Overlooked Eastern European Genealogy Records

Find your Eastern European roots—Russian, Polish, Ukrainian and more—in these key documents, some of which you can find online.

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Prussia’s Territorial Changes: What They Mean (Plus Tools for Tracking Them) Premium

Prussia's history is rich and dynamic, which can make finding important records difficult for some genealogists. This article offers some resources to help.

Researching the “Germans Outside Germany” in Eastern Europe Premium

Learn where Germans outside Germany historically settled and the differences between German ethnic groups. Plus, learn to find German ancestors outside Germany.

Your Complete Guide to Tracing Ukrainian Ancestors

Once-closed doors to genealogical research in Ukraine are now opening wide. We’ll guide you through them to explore your roots in this proud country.

Top U.S. Heritage Museums for Genealogists Premium

Set your sights on these 11 must-visit heritage museums where you can research your roots and walk in your ancestors' shoes.