Research your family history using the latest online tools and apps Genealogy Online For Dummies, 7th Edition is the perfect book to help you conduct genealogical research. Updated to cover the latest online tools, this new edition shows you how to leverage social networks and the rapidly increasing number of mobile apps to locate family members and trace their histories. You?ll discover how to start your investigation, develop a research plan of action, identify sites and resources that will be of the most use to you, get information from government records, preserve electronic materials, and share your findings with the rest of the family. * Shows you how to conduct research into family history using the latest online tools, mobile apps, and other resources * Explains how to use online and offline research techniques and tools for genealogical research, find and share information with other genealogists, and create your own site to showcase your family tree, digital images, and compiled genealogies * Includes access to free versions of RootsMagic Essentials and Legacy Family Tree Standard Edition as well as information on free websites for storing your genealogical information * Covers DNA research and testing, new geocoding applications, U.S. Census information available online, international records, public access catalogs, and more Genealogy Online For Dummies, 7th Edition helps you follow the clues to uncover your family?s legacy ? the fun and easy way.
Learn to:
- Use new online tools, including mobile apps, databases, and social networks
- Build your own genealogical database and add images
- Use DNA research and medical testing results
- Locate other genealogists who can assist with your research
Uncover your family history with this fun and easy guide to researching genealogy online
Fully updated for the latest genealogy tools and techniques, this bestselling guide to genealogy in the digital age provides the perfect overview for everyone from hobbyists to serious researchers, history buffs, and beyond. Whether you’re interested in your immediate family’s past or your own ancestry from long, long ago, this book is a must-read resource to guide you on your journey to uncover your roots.
- Chart your path — discover what genealogy resources are available, plan your research, and organize your findings
- Bring history to life — take advantage of DNA research and testing, public records, and molecular genealogy in your research
- Share your work — publish your genealogical research online and compare results with other genealogists
- Go online — explore popular websites, try out free software tools, and see what you can learn from social media sites
- Make it personal — build your own genealogical database, add photos and digital files to your archives, and preserve your own story for the next generation
Open the book and find:
- The inside scoop on genealogy basics
- How to incorporate primary sources into your research
- Details on using census data
- How to use research from geographic sites
- Tips on using international and ethnic records
- How to search deeply into your family history
- Help using DNA tests to validate research
- Ten websites to bookmark