South Africa’s history is a fascinating migration story, with people arriving from all over the...
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Understanding South African Surnames: A Guide to Cultural and Ethnic Origins
What’s in a name? Well, in South Africa, quite a lot! Surnames carry the stories of ancestors...
Tracing Ancestry Through South African Church and Civil Records
Church and civil records are foundational resources for tracing ancestry in South Africa. Before...
Introduction to South African Genealogy
South Africa has an extraordinary history and a complex blend of cultures, which makes genealogical...
Military Records for Tracing Ancestors
Military records can add life, movement, and personal detail to family history research. A census...
Summer Genealogy Starts Now
Summer is one of the best times of year to bring family history out of the computer and into the...