Trace and Record Your Own Family History
How much do you know about your family history? If you’re interested in tracing your own roots, visit these websites for guidance:
Ancestry.com
The largest family history site online with over 4 billion names in worldwide historical records, family tree services and genealogy. - click here
USF Africana Heritage Project
Rediscover precious records that document the names and lives of former slaves, freed persons and their descendants. - click here
Trace Your Ancecestory With DNA
Find out where your ancestors came from, their ethnic background, and how they have scattered throughout the world today. - click here
The National Archives / Archives.gov
The Federal Population Census has been taken every 10 years, beginning in 1790. Census records can provide the building blocks of your research, allowing you to both confirm information, and to learn a lot more. - click here
Trace Your Family Tree Step-by-Step
Tony Burroughs, an internationally known genealogist and black history expert, has identified six steps to follow when tracing your African American roots. - click here
The Freedman’s Bureau Online
The Freedman’s Bureau Online is your source for African American History online. Search marriage records, freedman’s labor records and more as you research and build your family tree. - click here |
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