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AF-022: The Real Truth Behind Coats of Arms and Family Crests May 19, 2015

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Are you interested in knowing more about your family coat of arms? First, be sure your family actually has one. Here is the truth behind family coats of arms.

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What's the Deal With DNA? Using DNA to Trace Your Family History | AF-21 May 12, 2015

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DNA testing can help you find relatives, explore your family tree, and investigate gaps in the paper trail. This Ancestral Findings episode introduces Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), and autosomal DNA, and explains how DNA matches can support traditional genealogy research.

A note about this 2015 recording: Eye color involves multiple genes and does not follow the simple 50/50 example used in the episode. Autosomal DNA is DNA on the numbered, non-sex chromosomes; it is not synonymous with "junk DNA." Use DNA matches alongside records to evaluate possible relationships.

Learn more: Eye color and inheritance and What is an autosome?

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Tax Records: More Information Than You Think | AF-20 May 05, 2015

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Have you started using tax records to research your ancestors' lives? Tax records can offer more information than you might expect. This Ancestral Findings episode explains how they can help you explore your family history.

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Genealogy Basics: Death Record Research Advice for Beginners | AF-019 Apr 28, 2015

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Are you using death records in your genealogy research? If not, you should. These are important records for beginning genealogists. Here's how to find them.

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A Short Introduction to Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestors | AF-18 Apr 21, 2015

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Do you want to find out whether you have a Revolutionary War ancestor, or learn more about the one you already know is in your family tree? This is how you do it.

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Birth Record Research Advice for Beginners | AF-017 Apr 14, 2015

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Are you ready to learn how to obtain birth records for your ancestors? Here's how to find these important vital records that document your ancestors' lives.

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Can't Find the Grave? Alternative Locations for Burial Places for Your Ancestors | AF-16 Apr 07, 2015

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Looking for the headstones of your ancestors is a primary part of genealogy. What do you do if you can't find one? Here are some answers.

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Lineage Societies: How to Join Them (and Why You Should) | AF-15 Mar 31, 2015

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When people get involved in genealogy, a lot of them will eventually become interested in lineage societies. What are lineage societies?

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Jewish Research Advice for Beginners | AF-14 Mar 23, 2015

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Are you just getting started with your Jewish genealogy? Here's how to overcome the myths associated with it and get at the truth of your Jewish family tree.

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Federal Homestead Records and What You Might Find in Them | AF-13 Mar 16, 2015

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Did your ancestor homestead land a century ago? You may be able to find genealogical gold in his or her homestead record. Here's how.

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