Next census release

"According to the '72-Year Rule,, the National Archives releases census records to the general public 72 years after Census Day. As a result, the 1930 census records were released April 1, 2002, and the 1940 records were released April 2, 2012. The 1950 census records will be released in April 2022.Dec 17, 2019"    census.gov

"Why 40% of Vietnamese People Have the Same Last Name" and another mystery solved by genetic genenalogy

An article  from getpocket.com on Vietnamese names, and another from the NY Times

George Washington Genealogical chart

Our first president created a rudimentary family tree in his late teens. The document is held at the Library of Congress.  The article discusses the document and demonstrates that genealogy can be more than just a hobby.

Georgia Civil War and Reconstruction newspapers online

The Digital Library of Georgia has made available online more 100,000 pages of newspapers from 1861-1877. The papers are fully searchable. Learn what papers are  included and find the link here.  source: ResearchBuzz

Fee hikes proposed for immigration records

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is proposing large fee hikes   for obtaining immigration documents from the late 19th and first half of the 20th century.  source: ResearchBuzz

Traveling to Research Your Irish Ancestors

An Irish airline offers travel packages for Americans interested in tracing their Irish roots, including a consultation with a professional genealogist. Here is an article on how to prepare for it.

How Not to Lose Your Family History

An article from GoodHousekeeping.com