Genealogy Tools

Genealogy tools are there primarily to help you conduct your research better. Here is the list of major genealogy tools you can use:

Maps and Gazetteers
Political territories and geographical boundaries we know today are not exactly the same centuries ago. A town’s name even changes or moves to another place. So to accurately find the documents of your ancestors, you have to use the map of the area when your ancestors lived. Gazetteers are geographical dictionaries that will help you find exact locations. Gazetteers are also a great tool when looking for a place that no longer exist or place whose name has changed.

Genealogy Database Programs
Managing and storing the genealogic information you have gathered throughout your entire research are easier with the help of genealogy database programs that are widely available online. Features range from basic family tree programs to more sophisticated, high-tech products.

Preprinted Forms
Accurately documenting written research is a tough assignment if you are simply using a pen a blank sheet of paper. You need to use different types of preprinted forms such as family group sheets, abstract of will forms, abstract of deed forms, census forms, pedigree chart, and other specialized forms to make your job easier.

Mailing Lists
Subscribing to mailing lists is a good idea since there are thousands of people are searching for the same surname as you are. You can subscribe to surname lists, immigration and naturalization, geographical location, ships passenger lists, etc.

Internet websites
The way people trace their roots has not really changed for several centuries until the World Wide Web came. You can literally find everything online. And with some knowledge on how to search and some money to spend on genealogy subscription sites, you can access hard to find information about your ancestors.

Census indexes
Population census is a reliable source of accurate information about the names of your ancestors and the years they have lived. Federal population censuses have taken place every 10 years since 1790 up to 1920 (except 1890 census which burned) and are available for review on microfilm. Some states even conducted their own censuses between the federal one and there are some colonial enumerations conducted prior to 1790. Recently, census indexes were made available online and on CD-ROM. Ancestry.com a subscription genealogy website announced the availability of census indexes from 1790 to 1870.

Other Tools
Using a video camera and voice recorder may seem a little obsessive. But if you lose invaluable information from your since-dead relative, these tools will definitely make some sense.

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