Tracing Ethnicity & Religion
The following articles are about Tracing Ethnicity
The Three R's of Researching Roman Catholic Church Records
Roman Catholic records offer a wealth of information for genealogists. They are particularly useful when official civil records of key life events (birth, marriage or death) are unattainable or unavailable. Read More
How the Jews Came to America
When faced with the research of a Jewish ancestor it may seem a daunting task. We think of the Holocaust... Read More
Slave Schedules Require a Strategy
U.S. census records were collected and compiled with the intent of counting every person living in the states for the... Read More
Researching African American Soldiers of the Civil War
African Americans have a proud history of military service in the United States, including during the Civil War. In all,... Read More
Using Ship Manifests for Slave Research
When referencing the slave trade we commonly envision domestic purchases and exchanges of plantation owners and traders culminating in the... Read More
Hiding in Plain Sight: 5 Sources for African-American Genealogy
Having a tough time finding African-American ancestors? You can find your relatives in common (and some not-so-common) records -- you... Read More
Why You Need to Join an Ethnic Genealogy Society--Now!
Anyone just beginning their genealogical research today has a huge advantage thanks to the plethora of online databases and other... Read More
Uncovering Your Portuguese Ancestry
Do you have Portuguese ancestry, but are unsure of how to begin tracing your family history? Researching Portuguese ancestry... Read More
Antebellum African American Research: Some Great Specialized Resources!
There are so many sources of information that have relevance when researching your free black or slave ancestors. Many of... Read More
Identifying Slave Ancestors In Famous Historical Oil Paintings
Early slave owner portraits reflect the complex and layered story of black people in the United States. Many early 19th... Read More
Obscure Archives & Databases You Need To Know About
With so many genealogists starting their search for records in the US or Canada and then often shifting to the... Read More
Best Online Resources For East European Genealogy
Not that long ago if you were researching your ancestors in Central and Eastern Europe, you had but a few... Read More
Coat Of Arms & Family Research
If the coat of arms hanging prominently on your wall is authentic, it may offer some of the most interesting... Read More
The Freedmen's Bureau Records - Research Your Southern Ancestors
If your ancestors lived from Delaware to Texas during and just after the Civil War, you do want to check... Read More
The Myth: Truths Of Jewish Genealogy
Sorry to burst your bubble, but it simply isn't true. Your family name was never changed at Ellis Island. If... Read More
Introduction To Researching Eastern European Ancestors
Tracing ancestors back to Eastern Europe can be intimidating for first time researchers. Perhaps you've thought, "It's too difficult, or... Read More
Tracing Your Ancestors From The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad (UGRR) was an informal network of individuals loosely organized to aid the escape of American slaves out of slave-holding states and into free Northern states, Canada and South into Mexico. Read More
An Overview of Jewish Genealogy
Are you looking for connections through Jewish genealogy? Exploring a Jewish past that was lost due to intermarriage or conversion? Searching for family lost in the Holocaust? Today there are more resources than ever to attain those goals. Read More
Trace Your Native American Roots
There are a countless number of Americans curious about their unproven Native American descent. Many are daunted by the task, and don't know where to start. Here you'll learn practical tips to begin tracing your Native American heritage. Read More
The Scots-Irish in the Southern United States: An Overview
The Southern United States today is home to people of many different cultural backgrounds, so that genealogical research in the area may lead one to ancestors of various nationalities. One of the principal groups of settlers, however, was the Scots-Irish... Read More
Beginning Your Scottish Clan Research: Basic Strategies and Resources
You find a box of family letters in the attic of your childhood home. Yellowed with age and brittle at... Read More
An Effective Oral History Interview with African Americans
Many genealogists are under the impression that all oral history interviews are the same. In most cases they are when you are asking questions using the five adverbs: who, what, when, how and where. But for most ethnic groups... Read More
Early African American and Anti-Slavery Newspapers: Sources for African American Genealogy Research
Genealogists are very familiar with the importance of newspapers in their search of family history. They have often been described... Read More
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