A new law enacted in March 2025 may render some of the information below inaccurate. If you're Italian-American and passionate about your heritage, this article will help you understand if you're eligible for Italian dual citizenship and what you'll need to do in order to be successful. We interviewed the founder, Marco, of Italian Citizenship Assistance to get as many details as possible to help you on your journey. Legacy Tree: Tell me a little bit about Italian … [Read more...]
How to Accurately Verify Native American Ancestors
What would you like to know about your Native American ancestors? Are you applying for tribal membership? Do you want to know more about DNA test results that reveal you have Native American or indigenous heritage? We’ll explore all of this and more below. Finding Native American Ancestors: Common Goals TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP: UNITED STATES & CANADA Many LTG clients come to us looking for evidence to prove that they have a connection with a specific Native American or Indigenous tribe … [Read more...]
University Libraries as Genealogy Research Goldmines: Academic Archives for Family History
Who knew that university libraries were such treasures for genealogy research? They are! And there's probably one near you. Read on to find out how to utilize university libraries for your genealogy research. “A university is just a group of buildings gathered around a library.” – Shelby Foote There are currently 23,624 universities in the world. Assuming each university has at least one library—well, that’s a lot of libraries. Historically, most books were kept at the university—where … [Read more...]
How To Preserve Family Heirlooms In a Digital Era: An Interview with Artifcts
How do you preserve family heirlooms for generations to come? From saving memories while decluttering to preserving the value behind your things, Artifcts gives you a digital way to organize stuff and capture the meaning behind objects. Join us as we talk with the founder, Heather Nickerson, about how Artifcts can help you preserve your memories and further your family history goals. Legacy Tree: What is the origin story of Artifcts? You come from a CIA and security background. What … [Read more...]
Día de los Muertos: Celebrating Mexican Ancestors with Genealogy Research
Día de los Muertos is a day for people across the globe to celebrate their Mexican ancestors. Modern day celebrations for this Mexican holiday have their roots in both ancient Aztec rituals as well as Catholic tradition. Celebrating the dead to celebrate life is not a paradox in Mexican culture–extreme sadness and extreme joy go hand-in-hand. It’s not morbid or spooky, but full of life, color, joy, flavor, and gatherings. As genealogists, remembering the dead is a daily practice in joy, … [Read more...]
6 Essential Steps To Trace Your Finnish Ancestry
Looking for ways to learn more about your Finnish ancestry? You're in for a wonderful journey! Finland has some of the most welcoming and genuine folks you'll ever encounter. It has a fascinating cultural heritage and history, with deep ties to Sweden and the Russian Empire. Delving into your Finnish heritage could uncover a rich tapestry of inspiring stories and enduring characteristics passed down through generations. Besides having basic genealogy skills and a bit of knowledge about … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Share Family History with Your Grandchildren
What are the stories you remember about your grandparents that make you smile, laugh, or even cry? Is it the poem your grandmother wrote in grade school about trees, or maybe her tap-dancing practice that kept her parents up at night? Perhaps it’s the stories of the hard times your grandparents went through, like losing daughters to unexpected illness or the loss of precious generational ranch land after the death of a husband. To keep these stories of joy, sadness, and strength alive, they … [Read more...]
3 Essential Websites for Exploring German Parish Records
How and where do you find German parish records online? We'll walk you through how to use the top 3 websites to help you find your German ancestors without needing to hop on a plane. You have just discovered where your ancestor was from in Germany and know where they attended church. Congratulations! This is an exciting discovery worth celebrating! The most common question after making such a discovery is: what do I do now? Tens of thousands of churches dot the landscape in Germany, and … [Read more...]