10 Terrific Resources For Identifying Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Hometown

Finding an immigrant ancestor’s hometown is a goal for many genealogy researchers. There are several key US resources to help you uncover your ancestor’s birthplace.

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11 Smart Strategies For Searching For Ancestors Who Changed Their Name

Researching ancestor name changes can be a challenge, but there are several resources and strategies you can use to find their original name.

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What To Know About Alien Registration Files And Where To Find Them

Have you heard of Alien Files, AKA A-Files? If not, and if you have an immigrant ancestor who was in the US in the 1940s and 1950s, you could be missing out on some great resources!