Ancestry Updates for September 2023
Ancestry has some exciting new updates for September 2023. They’ve added a new fan chart, updated their DNA ethnicity estimates and much more.
Author: Flamoore5113
Occupations of Our Ancestors
It’s Labor Day Weekend in the US and I thought it might be fun to talk about the occupations of your ancestors and how they can help you research your family tree.
We Don’t Live Forever: Your Family History Survival Plan
Let’s face it, we don’t live forever. What happens to your Ancestry account after you die? What happens to my family tree? Can I share my account with my family? If an Ancestry member passes away with a public tree is it still public? How can I share my Ancestry account with my family without […]
Maximize Your Ancestry Research: 3 Secrets the Pros Use
In this webinar we’re talking about “3 Secrets the Pros Use” to maximize your ancestry research. Learn how to find more records beyond the leafy hints, how to use member trees correctly, how to figure out where your ancestors came from without records, how to merge duplicate ancestors, preventing duplicate people, and where to learn […]
How to Add Video to Ancestry Using a YouTube Channel and Weblinks
Can you upload a video to Ancestry.com? Technically no. In this video I’ll show you a work-around so you can add your family history videos to ancestor profiles on Ancestry.com.
U.S. Census 1790-1950 for Genealogy Research: Grow Your Family Tree Using Census Records
Today we’re talking about the U.S. Census from 1790 to 1950 as they evolved over time. It’s a detailed look at each census, things to look for, what some of the labels mean. Also… How do you verify those ancestors prior to 1850? Stay to the end where I’ll show you some tricks to verifying […]
How Many Ancestors Do You Add To Your Family Tree? How Wide Do You Go with Your Genealogy?
How far and wide do you go with your family history research? How many ancestors should you research for your genealogy? Do you research all siblings, cousins, distant cousins? Learn how far and wide you should take your family history research, so you don’t get overwhelmed with your genealogy.
Ancestry’s New Icons and Menus for the Tree View: July-August 2023
Ancestry has a new look on their Ancestry tree. They have moved some features and created some new ones. If you’ve been wondering what some of these icons and menus do, you’re in the right place. I’ll cover all of the new icons, menus, and where to find things on the Ancestry tree view.
Get Unstuck: Break Down Brick Walls; Learn Family History Research Skills
Here is the webinar “Get Unstuck” with your genealogy research. If you have hit a brick wall or just feel like you need some fuel for thought, this is a must-see webinar.
Connecting & Disconnecting Ancestors + Floating Trees on Ancestry
Learn how to connect and disconnect ancestors that are “floating” in your family tree on Ancestry.com. Also, more about what and why to use floating trees or floating ancestors. It’s a great genealogy research strategy for keeping track of the Friends, Associates, and Neighbors, a.k.a. “The FAN Club.”