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Mastering Census Records for Genealogy: Special Schedules Your Research Is Missing
Discover the hidden 'special schedules' most genealogists miss—and how they can transform flat census data into vivid family stories.
Tanya Jensen
Mar 259 min read
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Let's Talk About Those Family History Myths You've Probably Heard
Think family names changed at Ellis Island? Get the real story behind this & other genealogy myths!
Tanya Jensen
Feb 174 min read
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The Adventures and Misadventures of Genealogy Abbreviations
From mistaking "Unk" for a surname to confusing "Rev" with a rapper name, these genealogy research blunders will make you laugh & learn!
Tanya Jensen
Feb 93 min read
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Beyond Names and Dates: Why Historical Context is the Secret Weapon of Genealogy Research
Historical context turns ancestors from names on a tree into real people with rich stories. Discover the 'why' behind their lives!
Tanya Jensen
Jan 1910 min read
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Genealogy Research Tips: FamilySearch Record Finder Explained
Break through brick walls with FamilySearch's Record Finder—a powerful tool to uncover hidden records and advance your genealogy research!
Tanya Jensen
Jan 123 min read
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Exciting News for Genealogists: BIRLS Database Military Records Now Accessible!
A groundbreaking resource is now available to genealogists and researchers.
Tanya Jensen
Jan 52 min read
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Census Templates: Creating Year-Specific Forms for Genealogy Research
For census research, one of the most effective organizational tools is creating templates that exactly match each year's census format.
Tanya Jensen
Dec 29, 20243 min read
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When County Boundary Lines Move: A Critical Tool for Genealogy Research
While population movement was common in American history, sometimes it wasn't the people who moved—it was the county lines themselves.
Tanya Jensen
Dec 15, 20242 min read
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The Best-Kept Secret In Genealogy: Your Guide to the FamilySearch Research Wiki
There's a powerful research tool you might be overlooking – the FamilySearch Research Wiki.
Tanya Jensen
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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