Genealogy For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) - Softcover

Helm, Matthew L.; Helm, April Leigh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119411963 ISBN 13: 9781119411963

Verlag: For Dummies, 2017

Inhaltsangabe

The fun way to research your family history

Genealogy For Dummies, 8^th Edition covers everything you need to know about starting a genealogical research project―including where and how to find information, how to communicate with other online genealogists, how to leverage social networking sites and apps, how to add digital images to your family tree, and how to build your own site for sharing information. It also explains the use of compiled genealogies, U.S. Census information, and public access catalogs.

Brand new to this edition is content on how to conduct genealogical research on the road, and on how to take this research and integrate it into the data found at home. It also contains new information on DNA research and testing, new geocoding applications to record geographic data into a genealogical database, and other new technologies. The book covers which apps are worth your money, and how to get the most out of them.  

• Use the latest tools to research family history
• Create your own site to showcase your family tree, digital images, and compiled genealogies
• Get access to free versions of Legacy Family Tree and Personal Ancestral Files
• Utilize both online and offline research techniques and tools

Follow the clues to uncover your family's legacy―and have fun along the way!

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Matthew L. Helm and April Leigh Helm manage several leading online genealogical resources, including HistoryKat.com. They're also the founders of Boneyard Creek Heritage, Inc. Books by the Helms include Family Tree Maker For Dummies, Get Your Degree Online, Genealogy Online: Tech to Connect and seven editions of Genealogy Online For Dummies.

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• Develop and organize your research strategies
• Learn about your DNA with 23andMe genetic reports
• Share information through social networking

Jumpstart your genealogical journey

Tracing your ancestry can be a deeply rewarding and enjoyable endeavor. With the help of this hands-on guide, you'll find out how to start your genealogical research using the latest tools and techniques, including DNA testing. You'll learn how to leverage social media networking sites, add digital images to your family tree, and access public records and U.S. Census information. This book is packed with everything you need to uncover the clues to your family's rich legacy.

Inside …

• Apps worth buying
• Online and offline tools
• Autosomal (atDNA) testing
• Top sites to visit
• Geographic resources
• Ethnic-specific sites
• How to use Census records
• See inside! Offer for 23andMe genetic reports

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• Develop and organize your research strategies
• Learn about your DNA with 23andMe genetic reports
• Share information through social networking

Jumpstart your genealogical journey

Tracing your ancestry can be a deeply rewarding and enjoyable endeavor. With the help of this hands-on guide, you'll find out how to start your genealogical research using the latest tools and techniques, including DNA testing. You'll learn how to leverage social media networking sites, add digital images to your family tree, and access public records and U.S. Census information. This book is packed with everything you need to uncover the clues to your family's rich legacy.

Inside …

• Apps worth buying
• Online and offline tools
• Autosomal (atDNA) testing
• Top sites to visit
• Geographic resources
• Ethnic-specific sites
• How to use Census records
• See inside! Offer for 23andMe genetic reports

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: For Dummies
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1119411963
• ISBN 13: 9781119411963
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 416
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Wiley-VCH GmbH; product_safety@wiley.com; ; Boschstrasse 12; Weinheim; 69469; Deutschland