Genera Genealogical Services

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/generaggs/p/how-to-find-your-ukrainian-ancestors?r=6n4gh5&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

04/07/2026

Were your ancestors from County Kerry? These are all the County Kerry surnames our readers shared with us. The bigger the name, the more often it was shared!

04/07/2026

If your DNA results feel confusing, you are not alone.

When matches don’t make sense, it is easy to assume you are missing something. But in many cases, the real issue is endogamy.

Endogamy changes how DNA behaves. It can make distant relatives look closer than they are and send your research in the wrong direction.

This course will help you recognize those patterns and give you a clear strategy for working through them.

If your DNA research has ever felt frustrating or stuck, this may be the missing piece.

Learn more here:
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04/04/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/generaggs/p/what-is-a-fabricated-pedigree?r=6n4gh5&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

04/03/2026

Marguerite Hebert was born around 1652 to Etienne Hebert and Marie Gaudet in or near Port Royal, Acadia. Marguerite’s life is at least partially documented, but at the same time uncertain, in part …

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/generaggs/p/what-is-forensic-genealogy

03/27/2026

Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to be a member of a royal family? Maybe you've dreamt of living in a castle. Do you know where your Irish surname originates from? Read on to find out if your surname is associated with the Royal Families of Ireland.

03/27/2026

Clues Hidden in Census Marginal Notes

Census records often contain marginal notes, marks, and annotations that go beyond the standard columns. These details are frequently overlooked but can provide valuable clues about status, conditions, and special circumstances.

Get the Info at https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/clues-hidden-in-census-marginal-notes/

03/26/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/generaggs/p/when-the-ai-gets-the-name-wrong

03/24/2026

Today is the first day of RootsTech 2026 in Salt Lake City. I hope everyone who is there is enjoying it, and everyone who is not (myself included) is taking advantage of the many free excellent online talks for the virtual attendees.