Genealogy with Ancestry

In modern genealogy, amatuer genealogists’ searches most often begin with a desire to track one’s family history.

Personal genealogy searches first gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s after generations of immigrants and their children assimilated to life in America and lost touch with their heritage. Universities across the country created departments focused on specific cultures or historically marginalized groups. 

The 1990s brought advances in digital technology that allowed tens of millions of people to explore their family history online. 

Today, millions of people use at-home DNA testing and pay for access databases to find out more about their genealogy. 

This is where Ancestry Library Edition comes in.

Ancestry is the world’s largest online family history resource home to billions of historical records, millions of family trees and much more. It’s also the world’s leading network of businesses dedicated to helping everyone discover, preserve and share their family history. 

Don’t take our word for it. Register for our virtual program Ancestry for Beginners on February 1st at 6:30pm or visit Parkland Community Library to access Ancestry in our Tech Center or on your personal device and check out some of the tools you can use at any stage of your genealogical search.

Source: Genealogy: The Second Most Popular Hobby in the US?

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