Turn genealogy questions into well-supported answers with this practical 15-step research workflow. Learn how to define your question, identify the right records, search beyond indexes, investigate family and associates, evaluate evidence, document your findings, and develop your next research step. A systematic approach can help you research smarter and break through stubborn family-history brick walls.
Category Archives: Research Techniques
25 Essential Resources for Tracing Your Family Ancestry in 2026
Discover 25 essential resources and updated strategies for tracing your family ancestry in 2026. Learn how to use historical records, archives, newspapers, DNA, AI-assisted searches and cluster research to build a more accurate family tree.
14 Genealogy Search Strategies for Finding Hidden and Unindexed Records
When your ancestor doesn’t appear in a genealogy search, it doesn’t mean the record doesn’t exist. Discover 14 practical strategies for finding hidden and unindexed records, from browsing original images and searching alternative spellings to exploring archives, newspapers, family networks, and full-text search tools. Learn how to move beyond the search box and uncover family-history clues you may have been missing.