Stories, research tips and family discoveries
Research
Tips for uncovering your family history. Whether you're just starting out or deep into your genealogy journey, these proven techniques will help you find the records that matter most.
Start with what you know — interview living relatives, gather documents, and then branch outward using census records, immigration records, and vital statistics from your local archives.
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Treasures passed down through generations. From grandmother's recipe book to grandfather's pocket watch — discover how to preserve, catalogue and share these irreplaceable family artifacts.
Proper archival storage, digital scanning and oral history recording are just a few of the tools available to modern families who wish to safeguard their heritage.
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What our genes reveal about the past. Recent advances in consumer DNA testing have opened new doors for genealogical research, confirming family stories — and sometimes revealing surprising new branches.
Learn how to interpret your ethnicity estimates, match with distant cousins, and integrate DNA evidence into your traditional paper-trail research for the most complete picture.
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Tết Nguyên Đán — the Lunar New Year — is a cornerstone of Vietnamese family tradition. How has this celebration evolved as families settled in new countries while keeping their heritage alive?
From the preparation of bánh chưng to the exchange of lì xì, we explore how families around the world maintain these beautiful customs for future generations.
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