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Family Research

Are you related to royalty? Do you know your great-grandmother's maiden name? Use our genealogy resources to see how far you can trace your roots.

1. These step-by-step instructions on researching your family history are from the writers of Genealogy Online for Dummies.
   
   • Start your research.
   • Get tips on interviewing family members.
   • Print out interview questions.
   • Choose a name for your search.
   • Learn about different websites.

2. Dig down to the roots of your family tree with these genealogy links.

3. Print out forms to record and organize information about your family.

4. Teach your kids that your family is part of history. Build your own family tree!

5. Get help with family celebrations, national archives, and writing up your family history.