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Resources for Beginners
Portrait of a Family in Front of Their House
Research Guidance
What resources should you use when tracing your family's history? There are so many resources, but it's important to use the right ones so you don't waste time. For example, not everyone needs to see census records from the early 19th century because their ancestors weren't in the country. Visit these sites for more information on genealogical resources.

-Exploring the National Archives
-Canadian Genealogy Center
-Local History & Genealogy Reading Room
-Family History Library
Surname Search

Did you know that many family names have changed over the years? A letter dropped here, a more phonetic spelling added there...it can be confusing, especially to the beginning researcher.

-Surname Meanings
-Surname Genealogy Search
-Surname Genealogy Archive
Rooms Highlights
Visit these rooms to help you on your journey to discovering your past. Find resources, tips and suggestions for beginning or continuing your research.
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Don't know where to begin, how to research or what tools to use? Find helpful aids and tips to help you in your research efforts. Use links to sources for records and organizations that may contain much of your information needs.
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You've collected so much information about your family's history. Now what? Visit this room to learn how to display it so you may present it to your family and preserve it for future generations.
Getting Organized
Filing CabinetHow to Get Organized
Learn how to organize your files to make the most of your research time.
Filing CabinetOrganizing Your Research
Find charts and forms to help you organize your family history research.
Filing CabinetUsing Charts & Outlines
There are a variety of forms and charts you can use to simplify the research process.
Genealogy for Everyone
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Genealogy for Kids
When you're researching your family history, why not get your children involved? Many children find the subject of family history interesting and fun.


-Genealogy Today: Jr. Edition
-World GenWeb for Kids
-Genealogy for Children
-Junior Genealogists