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The next Best of Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL series webinar is on Friday (a members-only event). Learn more here. Become a member here.

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Mike Mansfield

DNA Testing Historical Records Census Records, City Directories, Emigrant Records, Immigration Records, Yearbooks Legacy Family Tree MyHeritage MyHeritage LIVE 2018, MyHeritage LIVE 2019 Places and Ethnicities Canada, Denmark, England, Europe, general, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States, New York Wales Software Legacy Family Tree Technology General Webtember

Mike Mansfield works for MyHeritage.com as the Director of Content Operations. Previously Mike has worked for Ancestry.com and FamilySearch and has been active in the genealogy and family history domain for the last 20 years. Mike has presented at numerous genealogical conferences and symposia in the United States, England, Scandinavia, and Australia. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from BYU and a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from Syracuse University.

Mike's Upcoming Live Webinars (1)

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Canadian Censuses: Over 100 Years of Incredible Records
Mike Mansfield
Fri, September 13 2024: 19:30 UTC
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Canadian Censuses: Over 100 Years of Incredible Records
Fri, September 13 2024: 19:30 UTC
Canadian censuses are an invaluable source of information about ancestors who lived in Canada. Join Mike Mansfield, Director of Content Production at MyHeritage, for a deep dive into these fascinating records and learn how to make the most of them.
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Canadian Censuses: Over 100 Years of Incredible Records
Mike Mansfield
Canadian censuses are an invaluable source of information about ancestors who lived in Canada. Join Mike Mansfield, Director of Content Production at MyHeritage, for a deep dive into these fascinating records and learn how to make the most of them.
Fri, September 13 2024: 19:30 UTC
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Mike's Webinars (27)

50:17
MyHeritagePlaces and Ethnicities
Searching for Your Family in NYC? Resources and Techniques at MyHeritage and Beyond
Mike Mansfield
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Searching for Your Family in NYC? Resources and Techniques at MyHeritage and Beyond
If you have any American heritage at all, chances are, you have at least one person in your family tree who lived at some point in New York City. Join Mike Mansfield, Director of Content Operations at MyHeritage, as he dives into a world of rich resources for researching ancestors who called the Big Apple home.
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Searching for Your Family in NYC? Resources and Techniques at MyHeritage and Beyond
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Mike Mansfield
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If you have any American heritage at all, chances are, you have at least one person in your family tree who lived at some point in New York City. Join Mike Mansfield, Director of Content Operations at MyHeritage, as he dives into a world of rich resources for researching ancestors who called the Big Apple home.
Fri, April 12 2024: 3:00 UTC
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1:06:21
Places and EthnicitiesHistorical RecordsMyHeritageWebtember
Diving into the Newly Released 1931 Canada Census
Mike Mansfield
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Diving into the Newly Released 1931 Canada Census
With the 1931 Canada census finally released to the public on June 1, 2023, a new window into the lives of ancestors who lived in Canada in the early 20th century is being thrown open! This census offers a snapshot of Canada at a fascinating and difficult historical period, a few years into the Great Depression. Join us for a deep dive into this long-awaited collection and discover what you can learn about your ancestors living in Canada during this time.
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Diving into the Newly Released 1931 Canada Census
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Mike Mansfield
656 views
With the 1931 Canada census finally released to the public on June 1, 2023, a new window into the lives of ancestors who lived in Canada in the early 20th century is being thrown open! This census offers a snapshot of Canada at a fascinating and difficult historical period, a few years into the Great Depression. Join us for a deep dive into this long-awaited collection and discover what you can learn about your ancestors living in Canada during this time.
Fri, September 15 2023: 19:30 UTC
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1:11:49
MyHeritagePlaces and Ethnicities
Norway Research with Online Records at MyHeritage and Beyond
Mike Mansfield
1.2K views
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Norway Research with Online Records at MyHeritage and Beyond
Looking for your Norwegian ancestors? Mike Mansfield, Director of Content Production at MyHeritage, will show you how to find them on MyHeritage. He'll explore the unique and valuable Norwegian collections MyHeritage has to offer and give you tips and advice on using them to research your Norwegian heritage.
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Norway Research with Online Records at MyHeritage and Beyond
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Mike Mansfield
1.2K views
Looking for your Norwegian ancestors? Mike Mansfield, Director of Content Production at MyHeritage, will show you how to find them on MyHeritage. He'll explore the unique and valuable Norwegian collections MyHeritage has to offer and give you tips and advice on using them to research your Norwegian heritage.
Tue, October 11 2022: 18:00 UTC
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1:15:02
MyHeritagePlaces and Ethnicities
Sweden Research with Online Records at MyHeritage and Beyond
Mike Mansfield
453 views
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Sweden Research with Online Records at MyHeritage and Beyond
Mike Mansfield, Director of Content Production at MyHeritage, will teach you everything you need to know about researching your Swedish ancestors on MyHeritage — from historical context to the many valuable collections MyHeritage offers to people researching their Swedish roots.
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Sweden Research with Online Records at MyHeritage and Beyond
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Mike Mansfield
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Mike Mansfield, Director of Content Production at MyHeritage, will teach you everything you need to know about researching your Swedish ancestors on MyHeritage — from historical context to the many valuable collections MyHeritage offers to people researching their Swedish roots.
Tue, September 27 2022: 18:00 UTC
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1:07:18
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Danish Research with Online Records at MyHeritage and Beyond
Mike Mansfield
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Danish Research with Online Records at MyHeritage and Beyond
Many genealogical records from Denmark have been digitized, fully indexed, and published online. With unparalleled censuses and robust church vital records available, learning about your Danish ancestors has never been easier. In this session we will jump into these Danish records at MyHeritage, the Danish National Archives, and the Danish National Library and discuss strategies and practices that promote successful research and discoveries.
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Danish Research with Online Records at MyHeritage and Beyond
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Mike Mansfield
983 views
Many genealogical records from Denmark have been digitized, fully indexed, and published online. With unparalleled censuses and robust church vital records available, learning about your Danish ancestors has never been easier. In this session we will jump into these Danish records at MyHeritage, the Danish National Archives, and the Danish National Library and discuss strategies and practices that promote successful research and discoveries.
Tue, August 9 2022: 18:00 UTC
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1:15:12
Places and EthnicitiesMyHeritage
New Records on MyHeritage: France, Germany & Sweden
Mike Mansfield
1.4K views
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New Records on MyHeritage: France, Germany & Sweden
Discover the exciting new collections recently added to MyHeritage's vast and ever-growing database of historical records - specifically the new records from France, Germany and Sweden.
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New Records on MyHeritage: France, Germany & Sweden
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Mike Mansfield
1.4K views
Discover the exciting new collections recently added to MyHeritage's vast and ever-growing database of historical records - specifically the new records from France, Germany and Sweden.
Tue, January 25 2022: 19:00 UTC
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1:17:50
MyHeritage
Recent updates to MyHeritage's historical record search engine
Mike Mansfield
993 views
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Recent updates to MyHeritage's historical record search engine
The MyHeritage search engine for historical records is easier and more intuitive than ever before. In this webinar you'll review the improved search interface and explore some of the noteworthy new collections in MyHeritage's historical record database.
MyHeritage
Recent updates to MyHeritage's historical record search engine
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Mike Mansfield
993 views
The MyHeritage search engine for historical records is easier and more intuitive than ever before. In this webinar you'll review the improved search interface and explore some of the noteworthy new collections in MyHeritage's historical record database.
Tue, October 12 2021: 18:00 UTC
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1:07:27
Historical RecordsMyHeritage
City Directories: Much More than Ye Olde Phonebooks
Mike Mansfield
8.6K views
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City Directories: Much More than Ye Olde Phonebooks
Learn about the fascinating details which may be hiding in your ancestors' City Directories listings, such as addresses, names of neighbors, professions, and services provided. Advertisements from old City Directories will open the door to a wealth of information about how your ancestors lived.
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City Directories: Much More than Ye Olde Phonebooks
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Mike Mansfield
8.6K views
Learn about the fascinating details which may be hiding in your ancestors' City Directories listings, such as addresses, names of neighbors, professions, and services provided. Advertisements from old City Directories will open the door to a wealth of information about how your ancestors lived.
Tue, March 24 2020: 0:00 UTC
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50:29
Places and Ethnicities
Researching Scandinavian Ancestors? It's Amazing What You Can Learn
Mike Mansfield
9.3K views
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Researching Scandinavian Ancestors? It's Amazing What You Can Learn
Our Scandinavian ancestors left incredible records about their lives that allow us to discover more about their (and your) Scandinavian heritage and ancestors. This session will introduce the most important Scandinavian records and provide information on where to find these records and how to use them effectively. 
Places and Ethnicities
Researching Scandinavian Ancestors? It's Amazing What You Can Learn
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Mike Mansfield
9.3K views
Our Scandinavian ancestors left incredible records about their lives that allow us to discover more about their (and your) Scandinavian heritage and ancestors. This session will introduce the most important Scandinavian records and provide information on where to find these records and how to use them effectively. 
Fri, March 13 2020: 0:00 UTC
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51:16
MyHeritage
A Vast and Virtual Genealogical Library is Waiting for Your Exploration
Mike Mansfield
12.5K views
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A Vast and Virtual Genealogical Library is Waiting for Your Exploration
These collections contain hundreds of thousands of titles of great interest to genealogists and family historians. This session will focus on how to find and use these printed sources to advance your research.
MyHeritage
A Vast and Virtual Genealogical Library is Waiting for Your Exploration
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Mike Mansfield
12.5K views
These collections contain hundreds of thousands of titles of great interest to genealogists and family historians. This session will focus on how to find and use these printed sources to advance your research.
Thu, March 12 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:12:31
Places and Ethnicities
Unlocking English & Welsh Civil Registration Records
Mike Mansfield
5.1K views
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Unlocking English & Welsh Civil Registration Records
Civil registration records in England and Wales began in 1837 and can provide extensive information about your ancestors. Learn about these valuable records and how you can access the index to these records on MyHeritage, which allows you to easily procure them from the General Register Office.
Places and Ethnicities
Unlocking English & Welsh Civil Registration Records
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Mike Mansfield
5.1K views
Civil registration records in England and Wales began in 1837 and can provide extensive information about your ancestors. Learn about these valuable records and how you can access the index to these records on MyHeritage, which allows you to easily procure them from the General Register Office.
Tue, September 24 2019: 0:00 UTC
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49:35
MyHeritage
An Overview of Western European Record Collections
Mike Mansfield
600 views
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An Overview of Western European Record Collections
With over three billion records from thousands of collections of European origin and a vibrant user community, MyHeritage is an incredible resource for European research.
MyHeritage
An Overview of Western European Record Collections
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Mike Mansfield
600 views
With over three billion records from thousands of collections of European origin and a vibrant user community, MyHeritage is an incredible resource for European research.
Sun, September 8 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:23:57
MyHeritage
Hidden content treasures you might have missed at MyHeritage
Mike Mansfield
10.1K views
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Hidden content treasures you might have missed at MyHeritage
Learn about fascinating collections of records you may have missed, which may be hiding your ancestors.
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Hidden content treasures you might have missed at MyHeritage
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Mike Mansfield
10.1K views
Learn about fascinating collections of records you may have missed, which may be hiding your ancestors.
Tue, June 25 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:24:56
Historical RecordsMyHeritage
Censuses Around the World: What You Need to Know About Census Collections and Genealogy
Mike Mansfield
8.9K views
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Censuses Around the World: What You Need to Know About Census Collections and Genealogy
Explore the incredible census collections we have in the MyHeritage database (U.S., Canada, England, Wales, Ireland, Denmark, etc.) and how you can integrate them into your family history research.
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Censuses Around the World: What You Need to Know About Census Collections and Genealogy
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Mike Mansfield
8.9K views
Explore the incredible census collections we have in the MyHeritage database (U.S., Canada, England, Wales, Ireland, Denmark, etc.) and how you can integrate them into your family history research.
Tue, April 23 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:31:25
Historical RecordsMyHeritage
Following Your Family's Immigration Trail on MyHeritage
Mike Mansfield
5.5K views
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Following Your Family's Immigration Trail on MyHeritage
With 9.5 billion historical records, MyHeritage gives you the tools to uncover the path your family took as they migrated across lands and oceans. Historical records can provide important clues about how your ancestors lived and the reasons they migrated to where they live today.
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Following Your Family's Immigration Trail on MyHeritage
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Mike Mansfield
5.5K views
With 9.5 billion historical records, MyHeritage gives you the tools to uncover the path your family took as they migrated across lands and oceans. Historical records can provide important clues about how your ancestors lived and the reasons they migrated to where they live today.
Tue, March 26 2019: 0:00 UTC
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46:46
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An Overview of European Record Collections on MyHeritage
Mike Mansfield
1.1K views
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An Overview of European Record Collections on MyHeritage
With over three billion records from thousands of collections of European origin and its vibrant user community MyHeritage is an incredible resource for European research. This session will provide an overview of these collections and highlight how to best find, access, and utilize these sources.
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An Overview of European Record Collections on MyHeritage
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Mike Mansfield
1.1K views
With over three billion records from thousands of collections of European origin and its vibrant user community MyHeritage is an incredible resource for European research. This session will provide an overview of these collections and highlight how to best find, access, and utilize these sources.
Sun, November 4 2018: 0:00 UTC
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44:43
MyHeritage
Matching Technologies: How to Discover Relatives Without Searching
Mike Mansfield
1.2K views
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Matching Technologies: How to Discover Relatives Without Searching
Many products and services at MyHeritage are designed to help genealogists spend their time efficiently. This session will demonstrate how having a tree on MyHeritage opens an incredible array of services which work seamlessly and automatically to find relevant and new information for genealogists to incorporate into their research.
MyHeritage
Matching Technologies: How to Discover Relatives Without Searching
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Mike Mansfield
1.2K views
Many products and services at MyHeritage are designed to help genealogists spend their time efficiently. This session will demonstrate how having a tree on MyHeritage opens an incredible array of services which work seamlessly and automatically to find relevant and new information for genealogists to incorporate into their research.
Sun, November 4 2018: 0:00 UTC
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44:01
DNA TestingMyHeritage
Why Take a DNA Test for Genealogy Research?
Mike Mansfield
1.8K views
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Why Take a DNA Test for Genealogy Research?
DNA testing in genealogy is an important new tool for us to use in our research. This introductory session will detail the types of DNA tests available and the results a test taker can expect from ethnicity estimates to DNA matches and how we can use these to find relatives…
DNA TestingMyHeritage
Why Take a DNA Test for Genealogy Research?
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Mike Mansfield
1.8K views
DNA testing in genealogy is an important new tool for us to use in our research. This introductory session will detail the types of DNA tests available and the results a test taker can expect from ethnicity estimates to DNA matches and how we can use these to find relatives…
Sun, November 4 2018: 0:00 UTC
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47:52
Places and EthnicitiesMyHeritage
A Guide to Scandinavian Records on MyHeritage
Mike Mansfield
1.8K views
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A Guide to Scandinavian Records on MyHeritage
MyHeritage has partnered with archives and institutions to publish a wealth of new collections for Scandinavia and Finland. This session will describe and demonstrate these incredible resources and provide strategies for using these new collections. There has never been a better time to do Scandinavian and Finnish research.
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A Guide to Scandinavian Records on MyHeritage
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Mike Mansfield
1.8K views
MyHeritage has partnered with archives and institutions to publish a wealth of new collections for Scandinavia and Finland. This session will describe and demonstrate these incredible resources and provide strategies for using these new collections. There has never been a better time to do Scandinavian and Finnish research.
Sat, November 3 2018: 0:00 UTC
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1:22:03
Technology
You Need a Search Strategy: Maximizing Your Results with Online Genealogical Databases
Mike Mansfield
4.5K views
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You Need a Search Strategy: Maximizing Your Results with Online Genealogical Databases
In the past 20 years, online search systems, databases, and image collections have revolutionized family history and genealogical research making our work faster, easier, and more convenient. However, these databases are not without limitations and quirks. This webinar will discuss some limitations we face and present strategies for more effective…
Technology
You Need a Search Strategy: Maximizing Your Results with Online Genealogical Databases
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Mike Mansfield
4.5K views
In the past 20 years, online search systems, databases, and image collections have revolutionized family history and genealogical research making our work faster, easier, and more convenient. However, these databases are not without limitations and quirks. This webinar will discuss some limitations we face and present strategies for more effective…
Tue, June 19 2018: 0:00 UTC
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1:19:45
Historical RecordsMyHeritage
Discover Your Family in School Yearbooks
Mike Mansfield
2.3K views
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Discover Your Family in School Yearbooks
School yearbook books are a treasure trove of photographic and local history. This webinar will present strategies for finding and using digitized school yearbooks to enhance your family trees with photographs of family members and discover new biographical information in these incredible resources.
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Discover Your Family in School Yearbooks
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Mike Mansfield
2.3K views
School yearbook books are a treasure trove of photographic and local history. This webinar will present strategies for finding and using digitized school yearbooks to enhance your family trees with photographs of family members and discover new biographical information in these incredible resources.
Tue, May 8 2018: 0:00 UTC
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1:29:58
DNA TestingMyHeritage
Introduction to DNA Testing in Genealogy and Family History
Mike Mansfield
3.9K views
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Introduction to DNA Testing in Genealogy and Family History
DNA is an increasingly important tool that can help us discover amazing things about ourselves and our families. This webinar will provide a brief refresher of human genetics and review the different types of DNA tests available today with an in-depth discussion of autosomal DNA tests and how these tests…
DNA TestingMyHeritage
Introduction to DNA Testing in Genealogy and Family History
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Mike Mansfield
3.9K views
DNA is an increasingly important tool that can help us discover amazing things about ourselves and our families. This webinar will provide a brief refresher of human genetics and review the different types of DNA tests available today with an in-depth discussion of autosomal DNA tests and how these tests…
Fri, March 23 2018: 0:00 UTC
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1:29:31
Places and EthnicitiesMyHeritage
Have Nordic Ancestors? Count Yourself Lucky – Nordic Records are Amazing
Mike Mansfield
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Have Nordic Ancestors? Count Yourself Lucky – Nordic Records are Amazing
An overview of available records in the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, & Finland) will be presented.
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Have Nordic Ancestors? Count Yourself Lucky – Nordic Records are Amazing
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Mike Mansfield
4.4K views
An overview of available records in the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, & Finland) will be presented.
Tue, February 13 2018: 0:00 UTC
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1:21:04
Historical Records
Find Your Immigrant Ancestors AND their Relatives in the New York Passenger Arrival Records
Mike Mansfield
15.9K views
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Find Your Immigrant Ancestors AND their Relatives in the New York Passenger Arrival Records
Until now, no organization has indexed the millions of additional names and relationships listed in the New York passenger arrival records which provide information about the arriving immigrant’s nearest friend or relative in his home country as well as information about a friend or relative in the USA. These additional…
Historical Records
Find Your Immigrant Ancestors AND their Relatives in the New York Passenger Arrival Records
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Mike Mansfield
15.9K views
Until now, no organization has indexed the millions of additional names and relationships listed in the New York passenger arrival records which provide information about the arriving immigrant’s nearest friend or relative in his home country as well as information about a friend or relative in the USA. These additional…
Thu, November 30 2017: 0:00 UTC
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1:42:57
Legacy Family TreeSoftwareMyHeritage
Hands-On with Legacy Hints: Using MyHeritage Record Matches and Smart Matches
Geoff Rasmussen
6.6K views
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Hands-On with Legacy Hints: Using MyHeritage Record Matches and Smart Matches
Legacy Family Tree 9 sifts through billions of records from the key websites to bring you relevant and promising matches for your ancestors. In this webinar, Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen will review – LIVE! – some of the Legacy Hints that are waiting for him in his personal family file. This...
Legacy Family TreeSoftwareMyHeritage
Hands-On with Legacy Hints: Using MyHeritage Record Matches and Smart Matches
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Geoff Rasmussen
6.6K views
Legacy Family Tree 9 sifts through billions of records from the key websites to bring you relevant and promising matches for your ancestors. In this webinar, Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen will review – LIVE! – some of the Legacy Hints that are waiting for him in his personal family file. This...
Thu, May 18 2017: 0:00 UTC
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1:29:57
MyHeritage
Brand New – Book Matching Technology at MyHeritage
Mike Mansfield
5.5K views
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Brand New – Book Matching Technology at MyHeritage
This webinar presents newly invented technology that allows genealogists to discover amazing content in digitized books. Published books have always been an important source for family historians. A number of book digitization efforts have brought millions of books online and are a gold mine of information that can help us…
MyHeritage
Brand New – Book Matching Technology at MyHeritage
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Mike Mansfield
5.5K views
This webinar presents newly invented technology that allows genealogists to discover amazing content in digitized books. Published books have always been an important source for family historians. A number of book digitization efforts have brought millions of books online and are a gold mine of information that can help us…
Fri, April 29 2016: 0:00 UTC
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1:41:43
MyHeritage
7 Unique Technologies for Genealogy Discoveries at MyHeritage
Mike Mansfield
18.1K views
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7 Unique Technologies for Genealogy Discoveries at MyHeritage
In the last decade, technology has revitalized genealogy, opening many frontiers for research while maintaining the thrill of the detective hunt. In this webinar Mike will present 7 of MyHeritage's key technologies, show the challenges they solve, and how to use them to get ahead in family history research.
MyHeritage
7 Unique Technologies for Genealogy Discoveries at MyHeritage
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Mike Mansfield
18.1K views
In the last decade, technology has revitalized genealogy, opening many frontiers for research while maintaining the thrill of the detective hunt. In this webinar Mike will present 7 of MyHeritage's key technologies, show the challenges they solve, and how to use them to get ahead in family history research.
Fri, January 29 2016: 0:00 UTC
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