Polish Roots
An online resource dedicated to Polish genealogy, offering historical articles, research guides, and links to databases. It helps individuals navigate records and understand Polish ancestral history.
Prisoners of World War I
A unique archive from the International Committee of the Red Cross containing millions of records of POWs from World War I. It is a critical resource for tracing captured soldiers.
Quebec recherche en demographie historique
A comprehensive database for Quebec genealogy and historical demography. It provides access to records of births, marriages, and deaths in Quebec from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
SAR Sons of the American Revolution
Provides databases and resources for individuals researching ancestors who fought for American independence. It helps descendants document their lineage for membership and historical research.
Search Rzeszow Vital Records
A specialized database focusing on vital records from the Rzeszow region of Poland. It provides indexes and links that help researchers trace families from this specific geographic area
Social Security Applications 1936-2007
A searchable database of Social Security application data. It often includes valuable details like birthdates, birthplaces, and parents' names for deceased individuals.
State Library of Pennsylvania - Newspapers
Provides access to a vast collection of historical Pennsylvania newspapers. This is a critical resource for finding obituaries, local news, and historical context for Pennsylvania ancestors.
SteveMorse.org
This site contains tools for finding immigration records, census records, vital records, and for dealing with calendars, maps, foreign alphabets, and numerous other applications. Some of these tools fetch data from other websites but do so in more versatile ways than the search tools provided on those websites.
The Family History Guide
A free, best-in-class learning environment for family history. It offers step-by-step guidance suitable for everyone from beginners to seasoned researchers, helping users achieve their genealogical goals efficiently.
TransAtlantic Slave Trade Database - Voyages
Documents the details of over 36,000 transatlantic slave-trading voyages. It is a critical tool for researchers tracing the history and impact of the slave trade.
U.S. Civil War Soldiers And Sailors Database
A searchable database of over 6 million men who served in the Union and Confederate armies. It includes unit histories and information on prisoners and burials.
U.S. Ship Passenger Lists
A comprehensive guide to online ship passenger lists for U.S. ports. It helps researchers locate immigration records across various databases and historical archives.
UK & Ireland Genealogy (GENUKI)
A large, volunteer-maintained portal providing information and links for research in the UK and Ireland. It is organized by region and provides historical context for various localities.
Washington DC Family History Center
A local facility of the FamilySearch network providing expert assistance and access to extensive genealogical records. It serves researchers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Where to Write For Vital Records
A comprehensive directory provided by the CDC on how to obtain birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates from various U.S. states and territories.
DNAeXplained - Genetic Genealogy
Genetic genealogy is a world full of promise, but it changes rapidly and can be confusing. People need to understand how to use the numerous tools available to unravel our ancestral history.
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FamilyTreeDNA
Go beyond the records, and discover the connections that shaped you with Family Finder, mtDNA, and Y-DNA testing.
DNA Painter
DNA Painter is an award-winning website that can help demystify your DNA results
DNA Adoption
Provides guidance and resources for individuals using DNA testing to find biological family. It offers specialized techniques and support for adoptees and those with unknown parentage.
BanyanDNA
BanyanDNA is unlike any other tool for genetic genealogy. Not only can it help you identify an unknown parent, grandparent, or great grandparent, it can alert you to places in your tree where shared DNA does not support the documented relationships. Best of all, it is completely customized to your family, whether you have pedigree collapse, double cousins, or (in a future release) endogamy.
Genetic Affairs
At Genetic Affairs, we offer advanced tools to help you explore and understand complex genetic relationships. Our technologies simplify DNA match analysis, family trees, and clusters, providing clear insights into your family history. Whether you're a hobbyist, professional, or just starting, our user-friendly solutions ensure accuracy and reliability.
