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Genealogy for dummies /

"Tracing your ancestry can be a deeply rewarding and enjoyable endeavor. With the help of this hands-on guide, you'll find out how to start your genealogical research using the latest tools and techniques, including DNA testing. You'll learn how to leverage social media networking sit...

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Main Authors: Helm, Matthew (Author)
Group Author: Helm, April Leigh
Published: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
Publisher Address: Hoboken, NJ :
Publication Dates: [2017]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: 8th edition.
Series: --for dummies
Subjects:
Genealogy.
Summary: "Tracing your ancestry can be a deeply rewarding and enjoyable endeavor. With the help of this hands-on guide, you'll find out how to start your genealogical research using the latest tools and techniques, including DNA testing. You'll learn how to leverage social media networking sites, add digital images to your family tree, and access public records and U.S. Census information. This book is packed with everything you need to uncover the clues to your family's rich legacy."--Back cover.
Item Description: Previous editions titled: Genealogy online for dummies.
Includes index.
Carrier Form: xii, 394 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9781119411963
1119411963
Index Number: CS21
CLC: K810.2
Call Number: K810.2/H478/8th ed.
Contents: Getting started with genealogy. Beginning your ancestral journey ; Hunting for your ancestral treasures ; Searching primary resource sites ; Using all of your censuses -- Bringing your ancestor to life. Digging deeper into your ancestors' lives ; Mapping the past ; Searching for that elusive ancestor ; Going beyond borders: international and ethnic records ; Specializing in your family history -- Putting your family history to the test. Fitting into your genes: genetic genealogy ; Direct-line genetic tests ; Autosomal DNA (atDNA) testing -- Casting your nets in the genealogy sea. Finding your research path ; Share and share alike ; Help wanted! -- The part of tens. Ten sites worth a visit ; Ten mobile applications for genealogy research.

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