We’ve now arrived at the 1920 U.S. Census—the first one taken after the end of World War I. This moment in history holds a lot beneath the surface. If your ancestors were alive during this time, they...
Author - Will Moneymaker
Inside the 1910 U.S. Census
We’ve made it to the 1910 census, and I have to say, this one feels like a bit of a turning point. If you’ve been following along through each census with me, you’ve probably noticed how much the...
The Three Biggest Reasons to Go Back to Paper
There’s a certain charm to scrolling through digital records at midnight, coffee in hand, uncovering new ancestors with the click of a button. But once you’ve collected a few dozen census pages...
The Story Behind Mother’s Day: Where It Came From and What It Was Meant to Be
Are you curious as to how Mother's Day got started? The story is an interesting one. This is how the United States started officially honoring its mothers.
DNA Mother’s Day Sale (ends on May 12)
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