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*[https://www.genealogy.com/ Genealogy.com] | *[https://www.genealogy.com/ Genealogy.com] | ||
*[http://boards.ancestry.com/ | *[http://boards.ancestry.com/ Message Boards] at Ancestry | ||
*[ | *[https://lists.rootsweb.com/listindexes RootsWeb List Index]. Find lists for your surname, ancestor's place of residence, ethnicity, etc. | ||
You should also use message boards focused on specific surnames and localities (such as counties) to find your ancestors. | You should also use message boards focused on specific surnames and localities (such as counties) to find your ancestors. | ||
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'''DNA'''. DNA studies are one of the most exciting new ways to learn about your roots. There are many DNA companies that can assist. Y-Chromosome tests are very helpful, because they can help many people who share surnames find out if they're related. Company websites inform you if someone is already studying your particular surname. A few that include surname projects are: | '''DNA'''. DNA studies are one of the most exciting new ways to learn about your roots. There are many DNA companies that can assist. Y-Chromosome tests are very helpful, because they can help many people who share surnames find out if they're related. Company websites inform you if someone is already studying your particular surname. A few that include surname projects are: | ||
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/ Family Tree DNA] | *[http://www.familytreedna.com/ Family Tree DNA] | ||
*[http://dna.ancestry.com/welcome.aspx Ancestry DNA] | *[http://dna.ancestry.com/welcome.aspx Ancestry DNA] | ||
*[http://www.smgf.org/pages/ydatabase.jspx Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation] | *[http://www.smgf.org/pages/ydatabase.jspx Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation] | ||