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Top 5 Favorite Free Genealogy Sites... Yes, FREE!

Writer's picture: tristathegenealogisttristathegenealogist

Updated: Feb 18, 2024

As a professional genealogist, the need for paid subscriptions comes with the territory. But did you know there are several great free resources available to you right now? Here is a list of my absolute favorites with links to more info.



Find a wide range of genealogy records completely free with FamilySearch's Advanced Search tool. Search by surname, record type, or location. There is an unbelievable amount of free information on this site! Be sure to check out the FamilySearch Wiki for even more resources.

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Use this free site to find American newspapers from 1690 to the present day or search historic newspaper pages from 1770-1963. I've found some real treasures in this database.

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This site is managed by volunteers of local and state genealogical societies throughout the United States, making it a great resource, especially for small-town news, burial lists and photos, and other info you may not find in a records search. You can also visit the WorldGenWeb Project site for international records.

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After the Civil War, The Freedman's Bureau was established to help slaves who were set free and poor whites with provisions, clothing, and fuel. The Freedmen's Bureau Search Portal is a great resource for learning about the impact of slavery and Reconstruction in the US. It lets you search multiple data sets in one place with highlighted matches for easy access to information.

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JewishGen is an easy-to-use website with surname search and phonetic search algorithms for Eastern European and Jewish family look-ups. Note that some databases require payment.

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Now that you're armed with these five great tools for family history research, it's time to start discovering your family stories! Stay tuned for more genealogy tips and tricks from Trista the Genealogist.

 

Keep your family’s stories alive. Contact me at hello@tristathegenealogist.com or through the contact page on my website, and together, we can ensure that your legacy lives on for generations to come. Don't wait until it's too late.


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