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Explore Q&A about commonly asked genealogy research questions.





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A: Basic Research



Get Started
- "How do I get started with research?" | ES | FR | PT


Lines to Research
- "Which of my family lines should I begin researching?" | ES | FR | PT


Copying Genealogy from Books
- "I found a book that lists my ancestors. Should I copy that info into my tree?" | ES | FR | PT


Organization
- "How do I keep my genealogy organized?" | ES | FR | PT


Handling Difficult Situations
- "I have some ancestors I'm not proud of ... | ES | FR | PT



B: Records and Searches



Record Search Order
- "Which types of records should I search first?" | ES


Record Accuracy
- "How accurate are these records I'm using?" | ES | FR | PT


Record Collections
- "I can't find a record collection I need. What can I try?" | ES | FR | PT


Online Searches
- "How can I get better online search results?" | ES | FR | PT


Record Matches
- "I found a record that seems to match my ancestor. Should I attach it as a source?" | ES | FR | PT


What's in a Record?
- "When I find a record, I should be looking for my ancestor's name and the date and place of the event - right?" | ES | FR | PT


Patterns are Everywhere
- "How can I get better at picking up research clues?" | ES | FR | PT



C: United States



Birth Records
- "Why can't I find a birth record?" | ES


Immigrant Ancestors
- "Why can't I find my immigrant ancestors?" | ES | FR | PT