Created by Danielle Cournoyer, Researcher
Published: March 2021
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In the 19th and early 20th centuries, American cities seemingly sprang up overnight as new industries, new immigrant populations, and new opportunities blossomed. Finding your ancestor in a growing metropolis can be tricky. Luckily there are several resources, records, and research strategies available to assist you in your search. Researcher Danielle Cournoyer will discuss some of these key sources and techniques for researching your urban ancestry.

Created by Ann Lawthers, Genealogist
Published: June 2021
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Created by Susan Donnelly, Genealogist

Published: April 2021

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Created by American Ancestors Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure
Published: June 2020
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Família! Learn the basics of Portuguese family history research from Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure. Rhonda will discuss some of the common challenges in Portuguese research, review go-to records and resources, and demonstrate key search strategies.

Created by American Ancestors Genealogist Hallie Borstel
Published: December 2020
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