Family tree factbook : key genealogy tips and stats for the busy researcher

Summary:

The answers to all your genealogy questions in one place! This convenient, timesaving collection of genealogy hacks gathers the best resources, tips, lists, and need-to-know facts from the experts at Family Tree Magazine. Inside, you'll find fast facts about a variety of family history topics, such as important dates in US history, the different kinds of DNA tests, and how to use the best genealogy websites. Inside, you'll find: Key genealogy lists and statistics: common genealogy abbreviations and acronyms, a glossary of genetic genealogy terms, genealogy pitfalls to avoid, and more ; Strategies for tracking your ancestors in important documents (including census records, passenger lists, and military records) and performing important genealogical tasks (such as searching Ancestry.com).

Record details

ISBN: 9781440354656
ISBN: 1440354650
Physical Description: 223 pages : illustrations, maps, charts ; 22 cm
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: Cincinnati, Ohio : Family Tree Books, [2018]
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Originally published in 2010 as The family tree pocket reference"--Colophon.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Research basics -- US state research -- Libraries and archives -- Names -- Genealogy websites -- Computing -- Census -- Immigration -- Military -- Cemeteries -- Genetic genealogy -- Geography -- Social history -- Photography.