Genealogy Research Guides
Exploring your family history can be both exciting and overwhelming. Knowing where to start, how to stay organized, and how to interpret records are some of the most common challenges genealogists face—regardless of experience level.
To help, we’ve created a collection of Genealogy Research Guides designed to provide clear, practical guidance you can use right away. These guides cover everything from getting started and building a strong research foundation to working with specific record types and developing more advanced research strategies.
Whether you’re just beginning or looking to refine your approach, these resources are meant to support your work, improve accuracy, and help you make meaningful progress in your research.
Getting Started & Core Skills
Build a strong foundation for your genealogy research by learning essential concepts, avoiding common mistakes, and understanding how to work with names, dates, and family relationships.
Records & Where to Find Them
Learn how to locate and use the most important genealogy record types, including census, vital, military, and land records, to build and verify your family history.
Context, Clues & Interpretation
Go beyond basic facts by understanding the lives of your ancestors—their occupations, communities, and personal stories—and how these details can strengthen your research.
Research Methods & Strategy
Develop the skills needed to think like a genealogist. These guides focus on evaluating evidence, breaking through research roadblocks, and using proven strategies to uncover new information.
Tools, Organization & Workflow
Stay organized and work more efficiently with practical systems for managing your research, using databases effectively, and keeping your files and notes structured.
AI in Genealogy
Explore how modern tools like artificial intelligence can support your research, from organizing information to generating ideas—while understanding the importance of accuracy and verification.