Trace Your Family's Heritage

Commercial Services

Many companies that specialize in genealogy or offer some genealogy services are accesible via internet. In addition to advertising their products and services, many of these WWW pages contain valuable additional genealogy information.

DNA Genealogy

With today’s scientific advancements, DNA testing has become an intriguing part of genealogical research. By simply providing a swab of your saliva, you can identify your DNA markers and compare them against databases of millions of other people. Keep in mind that the larger the database the vendor has, the greater the likelihood that you can find a true relative based upon your DNA results.

English Genealogy

After 1776, more than 3.5 million British immigrants arrived on American soil, settling throughout New England and the Great Plains. Americans of English descent comprise nearly 9% of the population, and thankfully, there is wealth of resources that can help researchers pinpoint their English family tree. Utilize our list of resources to help further your success in your English ancestry research.

German Genealogy

17% of the American population reports Germany ancestry, with California and Texas being home to the greatest numbers of individuals with German origins. While the first Germans who came to America started in Virginia, there were many who also settled in New York and Pennsylvania. Capitalize upon our list of German origin resources to further your family tree research.

Irish Genealogy

Irish genealogy researchers can find a wealth of information on their ancestors, as most Irish immigrants spoke English. Looking through Catholic Church records can shed light on Irish ancestors, as many were Roman Catholic. Consult our list of resources to delve into more information about your specific heritage.

Jewish Genealogy

According to Jewish tradition, Jewish ancestry can be traced to biblical figures Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Whether you are interested in modern day or historic research, Jewish genealogy is an exciting topic to explore. There are many tools at your disposal, including websites, books, libraries, and more, that can help you to dive into this riveting subject.

LDS/Mormon Genealogy

Researchers looking for information on Mormons enjoy a wealth of resources, especially from the Family History Library in Utah and FamilySearch. Even if you do not reside in Utah, the research derived from these two sources can be accessed online or mailed to you for a small fee. In addition, a local Family History Center in your city may have the data you need during your genealogy research. The resources compiled by the LDS Church also include a lot of non-Mormon records, so even if you do not have Mormon ancestry, you may want to check out what they have!

Religious Resources

Resources associated with an ancestors religion often can provide information from times when civil records did not exist. Knowledge of migration patterns, lifestyles, etc. of a religios group can aid in genealogy research.