Where Did Last Names Come From? An Explainer
Thankfully, we’ve come a long way when it comes to being able to identify ourselves and those around us. Today, … Read more
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How Many People Are Related to Charlemagne?
One fun thing about sharing with friends or family, or even strangers, that you’re interested in genealogy is the story. … Read more
What Does WFT Mean In Genealogy?
With all the acronyms online and on social media these days, it can be tough to navigate through what you’re … Read more
What Does JNO Mean in Genealogy?
Inside: What does Jno mean in genealogy? It’s probably the most common name of all. If you’ve been looking through … Read more
What Is a Maiden Name? An Explainer.
In the dictionary, the definition of a maiden name is the last name of a woman before she was married. … Read more
What to Call Brother’s Wife? [Answered]
Inside: If you’ve ever wondered what to call your brothers wife (or your wife’s brother) we cover everything you need … Read more
What is a Third Cousin? How Are They Related?
Inside: We discuss what a third cousin is, how you’re related to your third cousins and everything else you wanted … Read more
What Is a Second Cousin? [Explained]
Some of us were lucky enough to grow up near family. If we were really lucky, we’d get to be … Read more
Why Do People Have Middle Names? An Explainer
Inside: If you’ve ever wondered why do people have middle names, we’ve got all the answers you seek in this … Read more
How to Find Your Haplogroup
Inside: We cover what haplogroups are, how to find your haplogroup and what it means for your family tree research. … Read more