Top 25 Genealogy Sites: FREE & Worth Paying For! (2024)

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Struggling to trace your family roots without breaking the bank? As a professional genealogist, here are my top picks for the best FREE family history websites and those that are worth every penny.
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From the daily tools I use to build and research client family trees on Ancestry, to the hidden gems in FamilySearch and beyond, these sites are my go-to resources for uncovering the stories of the past. Plus, learn why some sites, although not free, may be worth investing in for deeper dives into your genealogy research.Remember, the journey to uncovering your family history is an adventure worth exploring, and with these 25 sites, you're well-equipped to dive deep into your ancestry without drowning in costs. Share your favorite genealogy sites in the comments and let's continue learning from each other.
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0:00 Intro
0:38 Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com)
1:28 FamilySearch Catalog: Access the Records (www.familysearch.org/search/c...)
2:50 FamilySearch Wiki: Genealogy Research Essentials (www.familysearch.org/en/wiki)
4:04 FamilySearch Tree: Built your Family Tree (www.familysearch.org)
4:46 Newspapers.com: Historical Newspaper Research (www.newspapers.com)
5:22 Google Maps for Family History (www.google.com/maps)
5:38 Google Search: Tips for Genealogists (www.google.com)
6:01 VitalChek for Vital Records (www.vitalchek.com)
6:27 County Websites: Local Genealogy Resources
7:59 Maps of US: Historical Maps for Genealogy (www.mapofus.org)
10:02 Fold3: Military Records Research (www.fold3.com)
11:03 Google Books (books.google.com)
12:02 HathiTrust (www.hathitrust.org)
12:22 Internet Archive (archive.org)
12:58 MyHeritage (www.myheritage.com)
13:31 FindMyPast (www.findmypast.com)
14:23 Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers (chroniclingamerica.loc.gov)
15:30 Bureau of Land Management: GLO Records - Land Records (glorecords.blm.gov)
17:22 DNA Painter: Visualize DNA Matches (dnapainter.com)
18:11 Whitepages: Finding Living Relatives (www.whitepages.com)
18:44 Genealogy Bank: Genealogy Newspaper Archive (www.genealogybank.com)
19:18 Social Security Application Request (www.ssa.gov/foia/request.html)
20:28 National Archives: Federal Records for Family History (www.archives.gov/research/ele...)
20:54 Google Translate for Genealogy Research (translate.google.com)
21:18 Enumerator Instructions: Understanding Census Records (usa.ipums.org/usa/voliii/tEnu...)
22:07 Black's Law Dictionary: Legal Terms in Genealogy (heimatundrecht.de/sites/defau...)
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#FreeNewspaperWebsites #BureauLandManagement #ChroniclingAmerica #GoogleMaps #BlacksLawDictionary
Intro music: "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. freemusicarchive.org/music/Br...

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@suevize6853 5 ай бұрын

My list would be very similar except I would swap US sites for UK, Ireland and Australia. Trove - online Australian newspapers free BNA British Newspaper Archive - online British papers $ but can be accessed thru FMP Vital records - in Australia by state $, Scotlands People $, Irish Church Records (civil and church) free, GRO for England and Wales $ Freereg - civil and church records free

@AncestryAimee 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for adding this list! I’ve pinned it to the top for others to see.

@lindagrimm2410 6 ай бұрын

Wow! Good information for us beginners! Thank you!

@AncestryAimee 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! So glad it’s helpful for you!

@marklazarus2584 5 ай бұрын

Aimee, I am new to genealogy research and your videos are awesome. Thank you.

@AncestryAimee 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad they are helping you! Thank you!

@sandragovin6170 6 ай бұрын

Love all your help!

@AncestryAimee 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@PhillipYarish 6 ай бұрын

This is such an excellent article. Explains the where and how of various websites, and why to use them. Thanks!

@AncestryAimee 6 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to comment!

@pegpowell2486 6 ай бұрын

Good info, thanks.

@AncestryAimee 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jillannholmes 5 ай бұрын

Love this video. I forgot about Maps of US. This video content is RootsTech worthy for a class. You would be a great teacher for it. ❤

@AncestryAimee 5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@bettyboadwine4890 6 ай бұрын

You're amazing!!

@AncestryAimee 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! How sweet.

@geneewert7591 6 ай бұрын

Jefferson County Kansas is where a great great uncle of mine died. I have been able to find very little about him. You prompted me to dig back into the mystery surrounding him once again!!!!

@AncestryAimee 6 ай бұрын

Yeah!!!

@pamgrant832 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Doing family research for the Shenandoah Valley can be a nightmare with records and courthouses being burned in the 1860s. Did not know about a lot of these.

@AncestryAimee 5 ай бұрын

Yeah! Glad to hear it!

@donnaroberts8791 6 ай бұрын

The Map of US was an eye opener. Worth remembering 😊

@AncestryAimee 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Love that site!

@beepbopboop3221 Ай бұрын

You say Albemarle way different than we do here in VA! Say Norfolk next! Out of towners always say it funny.

@AncestryAimee Ай бұрын

🤣 How do you say it??????! That makes me laugh. Please correct me!!

@beepbopboop3221 Ай бұрын

@AncestryAimee al·buh·maarl Or at least that's how the weather men say it. I usually just drive through Albemarle Co on the way to Nelson Co and the weatger men say it here a lot because albemarke sound nc isn't far from va state line. They say it a little more southern in NC or in the mountains. HR doesn't sound as southern because of the melting pot that the navy brings. You don't otherwise have an accent. I could place you from speaking anyway. You're just not from albemarle or hampton roads, is all.

@jenniferdaniels701 6 ай бұрын

I'd like to spend more time on Internet Archives. I've found a couple books that have info on ancestors, and I'd like to see if there are more in other counties for other branches. I've seen older books on Amazon. It looked like a reprint of books that are no longer copywrited, but people might want for research/ genealogy reasons. But I'd want to make sure it's something I'd want before buying. Looking at the books on sites like Archives, The National Archives, state historical societies, etc. would be good for that.

@AncestryAimee 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for adding that!

@casseophealejarde-khaizen 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the insight. My situation is tricky. How do I check my ex husband's marriage information from his first wife? I only know his information. I do not know where they got married nor her name. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you again!

@AncestryAimee 5 ай бұрын

More recent documents can be tricky for privacy purposes - each state has different laws. You need to figure out where he married and then contact that county and ask about the availability of those records. Usually marriage records are publicly available, but you may need to get it from the county.

@casseophealejarde-khaizen 5 ай бұрын

@AncestryAimee Thank you for the feedback. This is my quest currently. I do not know much info and my ex husband won't disclose to me. I do not know where he got married nor the name of his ex-wife. Do you think I have hope still?

@AncestryAimee 5 ай бұрын

@casseophealejarde-khaizen yes. I do

@casseophealejarde-khaizen 5 ай бұрын

@@AncestryAimee thank you, I will not give up. 😊

@JesusIsLoved-wn2hr 3 ай бұрын

What happened to the census after the 1900's? Do they not do them anymore?

@AncestryAimee 3 ай бұрын

No. They do them every 10 years but we only have access to the 1950 census and earlier. The more recent census records are held for privacy reasons.

@Kptiger82 6 ай бұрын

How do you share the all access on ancestry

@AncestryAimee 6 ай бұрын

There should be an option when you sign up for it. I would reach out to Ancestry if it is not evident in your account or when your sign up.

@L1... 5 ай бұрын

How do you share your Ancestry subscription with 5 other people?

@AncestryAimee 5 ай бұрын

It’s five people total, so four others. I would recommend calling Ancestry and talking to them about it.

@VickyFinizzaWeninger 6 ай бұрын

It is difficult to do Europe. The USA is easy.

@AncestryAimee 6 ай бұрын

I think it depends on where you live too.

@VickyFinizzaWeninger 6 ай бұрын

@@AncestryAimee doing Hungary, Austria, and Slovenia , when visiting and what records they have are sparce. How do I find the parents who were not married. I checked their death information and parents were not listed. Beside using them is there another option for me to search. I have blocks on all 4 ,, each parent generally. The priest records over there don’t know or won’t look. If you need lower Austria, when I was visiting the Kukmirn parish had the most records. He even has a memorial of most of the people who came to America. A lovely minister and wife if they are still around. Thank you for answering me. Victoria Weninger.

@AncestryAimee 6 ай бұрын

I see what you mean. Yes it’s true and the language barrier makes it more so. I specialize in U.S. research and don’t have good thoughts for you there. I’m sure you have been on the FamilySearch wiki pages for the country and local areas. Sometimes I find good suggestions or record sets there but some of those issues you mention are true regardless. Also check MyHeritage. They are obtaining records too in Europe.

@VickyFinizzaWeninger 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. At least I found on old records some of what I needed. I have stops on all 4 genealogies and I guess I can’t get much farther. I appreciate I am not alone in my thinking. Thanks again. Vicky Weninger

@suevize6853 5 ай бұрын

Europe has lots of sites that are very good, Filae for French, Archion for German, wiewaswie for Netherlands etc. use the Familysearch wiki to find access. So it depends which country.

@robarsenault1025 6 ай бұрын

What about wiki tree? I use wiki tree as much as a used family search for the global tree

@AncestryAimee 6 ай бұрын

GREAT suggestion! I don't use Wikitree a lot, but it's a terrific place to go! Thanks for adding that.

@godisloveireland 6 ай бұрын

@@AncestryAimeeI 2nd wikitree. I use it alot aswell as familysearch

@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1 6 ай бұрын

I’m also a big fan of wikitree. Seeing your name, I think you could possibly have a good bit of Canadian French or something similar. I’m from Louisiana and familiar with the surname, although it’s spelled differently here than in Canada. I could be wrong. But I have that surname in my tree.

@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1 6 ай бұрын

I have a DNA match with a name that is close to yours. If your mom was an Aucoin, you’d be my 4th cousin

@robarsenault1025 6 ай бұрын

@@ThisIsMyKZfaqName1 we might be fourth cousins then