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How to Start Genealogy Research

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Rose Patterson
How to Start Genealogy Research

Family history, or genealogy, is the unique process of looking through records to find information about your relatives and using those records to link individuals to other generations. The primary rule of genealogy is to work deductively- so from the known all the way to the unknown. This is usually done to avoid attaching the wrong person to your family tree, and the following steps explain the genealogical process in greater detail to help you conduct a successful genealogical search.  


Identify What You Know


The first step to beginning genealogical research is to identify what is already evident to you. Take the important pieces of genealogical information such as relationships, names and dates of birth. The best way to do this is to speak to your relatives about what they remember from their past, as they will most likely know a lot of useful information that they would love to share with you. They will bring you a lot closer to putting together your family tree.


Write Down All the Information You Know   

Interview Your Relatives   

Gather Additional Information  

Decide What You Want to Learn   

Prepare the Research Questions  

Identify Genealogy Resources for Getting Started

Search the Records with Genealogical Information   

Visit Genealogy Websites   

Join Genealogical Societies   

Take a DNA test  

Organise Your Records  


The search may be long, but with the help of your own family, websites, documents, and archives, you will be able to achieve exactly what you have set out to accomplish! 

You can read more on How to Start Your Genealogy Research in Treemily Blog. Enjoy! 

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