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Learn how to use the Ancestry Tree Compare feature to quickly evaluate and align different family trees. The Ancestry Tree Compare tool makes it easier to spot differences and potential new ancestors when reviewing multiple family trees. This guide walks you through how to access this feature by navigating to an individual profile, allowing you […]

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Explore the new Ancestry community website to get genealogy help and connect with other researchers about your family history. https://www.ancestrycommunity.com/  Ancestry has launched a dedicated space designed for users to...

#Sponsored – AncestryDNA is coming out with NEW ORIGINS UPDATES! See what is new with AncestryDNA updates and how the latest Origins feature changes your ethnicity breakdown. Ancestry recently released...

You’re scrolling past the best clues in the U.S. Federal Census. From 1790 to 1950, these 13 often-missed columns and schedules can help you break through brick walls — further,...

Found the same family twice in one census? Here’s how to prove it’s a double enumeration. In this real case study, I walk through two John A. Shoemaker families listed...

Found the same family twice in one census? Here’s how to prove it’s a double enumeration. In this real case study, I walk through two John A. Shoemaker families listed...

Use genealogical research strategies to locate individuals with common names in historical records. Finding specific ancestors when names are common presents a unique challenge for family historians. This guide demonstrates...