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Research techniques

Improve your own research skills - or help others improve theirs!

  1. Search techniques

    This is the place to learn how to make the best use of resources, whether they're online or offline - and a place where you can share your tips with others.
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    Search techniques

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    3. Search tips - discussion

    Latest: 1911 census and my search for the schedule number DavidF, Sep 9, 2024 at 12:16 AM

  2. Researching at other genealogy websites

    From time to time we all encounter problems or discover handy tips when using Ancestry, Findmypast, FamilySearch and other sites. Sharing our experiences could help others.
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    Researching at other genealogy websites

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    1. Ancestry

    2. Findmypast

    3. FamilySearch

    4. The Genealogist

    5. England & Wales BMD indexes

    Latest: Pro Tools & New format DNA Match Lists cfbandit, Aug 29, 2024
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  3. How to record information

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    How to record information

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    1. Paper records

    2. Digital records

    Latest: How to record change of sex Susan48, Jul 11, 2022

  4. Family tree programs

    Share information about the program you use, or ask for advice if you're thinking of buying a new program; the fact that a program is listed does NOT imply that is recommended
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    Family tree programs

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    1. General discussion

    2. Family Historian

    3. Family Tree Maker

    4. Roots Magic

    5. Legacy

    6. Genopro

    7. Old discontinued programs

    8. Mac programs

    Latest: Y-DNA and placing onto Ancestry val61, Apr 25, 2024
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  5. Online family trees

    This forum is for discussion of the function and capabilities of online trees, not their content
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    Latest: Uploading Ancestry images to other tree websites? peter, Aug 21, 2024
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  6. Family Tree Analyzer

    An essential utility that not only helps you to identify errors and omissions but also helps you to fill the gaps
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    Latest: updating death dates trebor, Mar 25, 2024
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  7. Utilities to download

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    Latest: Parish Locator Software GillyGC, Feb 20, 2022
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