Research Articles

The Geneablocks Blog

In-depth guides, research strategies, and methodological advice for family historians at every level. No account required โ€” just good, honest genealogy guidance.

DNA Research

Understanding Autosomal DNA for Genealogy Beginners

DNA testing has transformed family history research โ€” but the results can be baffling at first. This guide explains what autosomal DNA is, what it can and cannot tell you, and how to start making sense of your matches.

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Archive Research

The Records That Aren't Online โ€” and How to Find Them

Most genealogists search online first โ€” and stop there. But the most valuable records for breaking brick walls are often sitting in local archives, church basements, and private collections. Here's how to reach them.

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Immigration Research

Jumping the Pond: Finding Your Ancestor's Village of Origin

The trail went cold when they stepped off the ship. Identifying the exact village your immigrant ancestor came from is one of genealogy's most satisfying puzzles โ€” and there are more ways to solve it than you might think.

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African American Research

Beyond the 1870 Wall: Tracing African American Ancestry Before Emancipation

The belief that African American genealogy cannot go beyond 1870 is a myth โ€” a discouraging one. With the right records and strategies, many researchers have traced their families back generations further.

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Methodology

The FAN Club Method: Why Your Ancestor's Neighbours Hold the Key

Elizabeth Shown Mills' concept of researching Friends, Associates and Neighbours has helped genealogists solve problems that decades of direct-line research could not. Here's how to put it into practice.

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