The 1950 U.S. Census is the most recent one released to the public, and it marks the end of an era and the beginning of another. Taken just five years after the end of World War II, it captures a...
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Inside the 1940 U.S. Census
The 1940 U.S. Census gives us a remarkably detailed portrait of America just before everything changed. In a few short years, the United States would enter World War II, and millions of lives would...
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Unlock family history with This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups. Perfect for first-time users and seasoned researchers.
A Day on the Sidewalks of Greenwich Village | Postcards from the Past
I pulled this one from the box the other day—a postcard that’s more than just a snapshot. It’s a whole afternoon, frozen in place. I’ve looked at it a dozen times now, and I keep finding new things...
Inside the 1930 Census
The 1930 U.S. Census captures America in an unsettled moment. The Roaring Twenties were winding down, but the Great Depression was just beginning to take hold. It’s a census taken in the calm before...
10 “Must-Do” Genealogy Projects for May
Are you looking for genealogy projects to keep your research moving in May? Here are ten suggestions for your research you will love.
Inside the 1920 Census
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...
Inside the 1910 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.