Category - Family Surnames

What You Need to Know About French Surnames

If you have French ancestry, you will want to know a little more about French surnames and their history. This information will let you know more about your French ancestors than you imagined.

Soundex: What It Is and How to Use It

Have you seen a Soundex search option when using census databases online? If you have, but don't know what it is or why you should use it, here's the scoop.