Genealogy Tips & Hints

Educational research guides, practical advise, and step-by-step tips to assist with your genealogy research.

U – Understanding the Era: Historical Context Matters

“A to Z Genealogy Tips – Fortnightly Series” Historical context

U – Understanding the Era: Historical Context MattersJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:50:54+00:00

“A to Z Genealogy Tips – Fortnightly Series” Ever

T – Timelines: Organize the StoryJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:51:32+00:00

“A to Z Genealogy Tips – Fortnightly Series” Migration records

S – Shipping Registers, Immigration Records, and Passenger ListsJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:51:52+00:00

“A to Z Genealogy Tips – Fortnightly Series” Not all

R – Record Types: Know What You’re UsingJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:52:24+00:00

“A to Z Genealogy Tips – Fortnightly Series” Asking the

Q – Questions: Curiosity Drives ResearchJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:53:07+00:00

“A to Z Genealogy Tips – Fortnightly Series” Sometimes, hiring

P – Professional Research: When You Hit a WallJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:53:35+00:00

“A to Z Genealogy Tips – Fortnightly Series” Understanding your

O – Occupation Records: Work Lives RevealedJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:55:13+00:00

“A to Z Genealogy Tips – Fortnightly Series” Newspapers offer

N – Newspapers: Discover the Daily LifeJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:56:25+00:00

“A to Z Genealogy Tips – Fortnightly Series” Military records

M – Military Records: Service and StoriesJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:57:20+00:00

By Maureen Martin Ferris, April 2026. FamilySearch is a completely

How to use Full-Text Search in Familysearch.orgJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:57:40+00:00