Genoom Blog

Knowledge is worth sharing. So we decided to compose a list of our favorite genealogy sites to equip you with more resources and new tools as you move forward on your genealogical journey and create your family tree. We’ve divided these websites into several categories, although, there are some that could surely fit into more than one.

Records, Documents & Databases

WorldVitalRecords.com - Over a billion records including vital records, immigration lists, birth, marriage, death, military records and more…

Footnote - tens of millions of original source historic documents from the world’s finest archives available on the Internet

National Archives - preserves the records of the United States Federal government

Ancestry.com - records from the US, Canada and Europe including Federal Census records since 1790

DistantCousin - online archive of genealogy records and scanned images of historical documents

Interment.net - published transcriptions from 5,000+ cemeteries across the world

GenealogyBank - includes modern obituaries and historical newspapers, books, pamphlets, military records, government documents and more

Find A Grave - over 36 million grave records

Family Search - search records of your ancestors and explore free genealogy resources

Obituary Central - online database for finding obituaries and performing cemetery searches

GenWed - database and directory of marriage records in the U.S., Canada and UK

Genealogy Today - variety of sources including Masonic lodge rosters, funeral notices, school catalogues, yearbooks, telephone directories, church member list and more

DNA testing

Roots for Real - offers mtDNA, Y-DNA and autosomal DNA testing services

DNA Consultants - variety of DNA tests and personalized genealogical history reports

Family Tree DNA - self-proclaimed “world’s largest DNA testing company” in the new field of genetic genealogy

Nimble Diagnostics - full range of paternity, family relationship, drug, asthma, and ancestry DNA testing services

GeneTree - DNA testing services and visual representation’s of a family’s genetic history

DNA Heritage - DNA kits for paternal and maternal roots

Last Names

SurnameDB - free database containing over 50,000 surnames and their history

Behind the Name - etymology and history of surnames

Last Name Meanings - Ethnic origins and meaning of names of Irish, German, English, French, Italian, and Jewish descent.

Cousin Connect - database of surnames and genealogical query engine - store, search, and manage your queries

Blogs & Discussion

The Genealogue - insightful and funny genealogy blog authored by Chris Dunham

Eastman’s Online Genealogy - Dick Eastman’s genealogy blog and online newsletter

Genea-Musings - tips and commentary by Randy Seaver

The Genealogy Guys - podcasts and genealogy news since 2005 brought to you by George G. Morgan and Drew Smith

GenealogyBlog - genealogy insight and happenings co-authored by Leland & Patty Meitzler

Family Roots Radio - internet radio devoted to family history and genealogy, hosted by Kory L. Meyerink

Family Matters - as they say “tech support for the Family Historian”

GeneaBlogie - personal observations, news and tips by Craig manson

RootDig - resourceful genealogy blog authored by genealogy researcher and speaker Michael Neill

Dear Myrtle - online since ‘95, everything you need to know about genealogy

Genealogy Gems - online genealogy radio and free podcasts

Genealogy Insider - Family Tree Magazine’s genealogy blog written by Diane Haddad

Events

Genealogy Workshops - genealogical workshops and courses brought to you by the National Archives and Records Administration

Genealogy Meetup Groups - meet other local genealogists and people who are interested in genealogy near you

Federation of Genealogical Societies - calendar of genealogical society events in the U.S.

Events Calendar by NGS- conferences and events compiled by the National Genealogical Society

Genealogy Blog’s Events Page - comprehensive listing of events, workshops, conferences compiled by Genealogy Blog

Education & Resources

Cyndi’s List - massive directory of links and genealogy resources on the internet

Genealogylinks.net - over 50,000 genealogy links for US, UK, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Europe, Canada, Australia & New Zealand.

Genealogy Blog Finder - find blogs and content about genealogy on the web

Family Tree Magazine - special interest magazine covering everything related to genealogy; great overall resource

About Genealogy - lots of well-written content, links, tips and tutorials as well as a free genealogy newsletter

Genealogical.com - publisher of useful genealogy books and CDs that can be purchased directly from the site