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How to Find Women in Scandinavian Records

Written by Tiffany on May 8, 2020.

Have you ever struggled with trying to find women’s names in American records because they change their maiden names to their married names in documents? I have also struggled with that in the past. However, it’s not the same case when you’re trying to find Scandinavian women in their records. Once you know the Scandinavian naming...

Your Ancestor’s Occupations Can Lead to More Clues

Written by Tiffany on May 1, 2020.

It’s May Day today! Do you know what that means? It means that the Scandinavian people get the day off from work. It’s a National holiday for most Scandinavians and they enjoy it to the fullest. Actually, they start celebrating the day before May Day because they also get this day off as well in celebration of spring and summer right...

How I Work as a Genealogist Q&A

Written by Tiffany on April 24, 2020.

Want to know what it would be like to work with me as a genealogist? Then you’re in for a treat because I answer some questions that have come my way in the hopes that it will inspire you to get the genealogy help that you need.What does a one-on-one consultation look like for you?I tell people that they have a free 30 minute consultation with...

Family Search Website Tips for Beginners

Written by Tiffany on March 27, 2020.

Are you or someone in your family brand new to Family Search? Maybe its a youth who wants to add their information onto Family Tree and doesn’t know how. I will show you a few tips about how to understand Family Search from a beginner’s perspective.Start by making sure you have a separate email not shared with anyone else in your family....

What You CAN Do with a RootsTech Virtual Pass

Written by Tiffany on February 21, 2020.

Are you unable to go to RootsTech in person this year? It’s happening on Feb. 26, 2020. There’s still time for you to purchase the RootsTech virtual pass and learn from your home. Here is what I learned from my virtual learning experience!Virtual Pass ClassesRootsTech offers a virtual pass that costs $129 and gives you access to 30...

4 Smart Strategies for Finding Marriage Records

Written by Tiffany on February 14, 2020.

Happy Valentine’s Day 2020! Let’s talk about Norwegian and Swedish marriage records today since it’s a very special holiday. Marriage records are a vital record that often gets overlooked because it can be tricky to find at times. Therefore, I’m going to give you some tips that I’ve learned about finding marriage records....

How to Prepare for RootsTech like a Pro

Written by Tiffany on February 7, 2020.

What is RootsTech you ask? It’s only one of the biggest genealogy conferences in the U.S. that’s all. It’s coming up on Feb. 26-29, 2020. It’s not too late to sign up for this important event. If you haven’t signed up for it and you’re interested then here’s the link. In this article, let’s talk to...

2 Easy Ways to Document Your Family’s Love Letters

Written by Tiffany on January 31, 2020.

Did your ancestor’s ever write love letters to each other? How about just regular letters? Do you have cards, postcards, or other paper correspondence that you want to document and share? It’s almost Valentine’s Day and I want to share with you two ways that can help you document those special letters. The word “document”...

Getting Started with Your Genealogy with 2 Websites

Written by Tiffany on January 24, 2020.

Are you brand new to genealogy? Getting started with genealogy can be overwhelming at first. Have you begun your personal genealogy, but want to create family trees on Ancestry and FamilySearch and don’t know how? Then this article will show you the steps to getting started.Ancestry.comThis website is a major powerhouse in the field of genealogy....