Family Tree Guides

Practical, no-nonsense guides for building your family tree — what to do, where to look, and how to handle the messy parts.

How to Start Your Family Tree: A Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide

You don't need a genealogy degree or expensive subscriptions to start. Here's exactly what to do in your first hour, day, and week.

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25 Questions to Ask Your Relatives Before It's Too Late

The interview questions that pull out names, places, and stories nobody thought to write down. Use them at the next holiday dinner.

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Adoptions, Step-Parents, and Half-Siblings: How to Map Modern Families

Most family tree templates assume one mom + one dad + biological kids. Real families are messier. Here's how to record yours accurately.

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Free Genealogy Resources: Where to Find Your Ancestors Online

You don't need to pay for Ancestry to make real progress. A list of free databases, archives, and public records that actually work.

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Why Your Family Tree Should Live Online (Not in a Folder Somewhere)

The hand-drawn tree your aunt made in 1997 is probably in a binder in someone's basement. Here's why that's a problem — and what to do instead.

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