Genealogy News
Stay informed with the latest genealogy news, historical record releases, DNA discoveries, archive announcements, and research updates from around the world.
MyHeritage Establishes Scientific Advisory Board to Guide the Future of Its DNA Products
We’re pleased to announce that MyHeritage has established a Scientific Advisory Board made up of experts in genomics, biotechnology, and related fields. The founding members are Yaniv Erlich, PhD, Daniel Kraft, MD,…
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Unearth Your Family History with Free Access to Death Records This Halloween
Halloween is here, and it’s time to unearth some family secrets! From October 28 to November 1, 2026, MyHeritage is offering free access to more than 1.7 billion death, burial, cemetery, and…
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The Monkland and Kirkintilloch Railway at 200: Tracing Scotland’s Industrial Families
In 2026, the Monkland and Kirkintilloch Railway marks its 200th anniversary. Opened in Scotland in 1826 to carry coal from the Monklands to the Forth and Clyde Canal at Kirkintilloch, this pioneering…
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Our Fathers Were Brothers: How a DNA Match Brought Us Together
In 2021, a MyHeritage DNA match led me to a remarkable discovery: a first cousin, Penny, whom I never knew existed. Curious about how we could possibly be related, especially as I…
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New: Confirm Known Relationships with DNA Matches on MyHeritage
We’re pleased to introduce a highly requested new feature on MyHeritage: you can now confirm your known relationships with DNA Matches. If you already know that a DNA Match is your first…
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New: Turn Your MyStories Book Into an Audiobook
Creating a MyStories book about your life story lets the people you love experience your memories in your own words. Now, we’re excited to introduce a new way to do so: you…
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10 German Surnames on the Verge of Extinction
Germany has an exceptionally wide variety of family names (Familiennamen), with approximately one million distinct surnames. Some date back to the 12th century, and their origins can tell us about family histories,…
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MyHeritage Adds 450 Million Historical Records in September 2026
In September 2026, MyHeritage published 450 million historical records across 28 new and updated collections from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and more. The collections include newspaper…
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MyHeritage Publishes France, Tables of Successions and Absences, 1890–1970
We’re excited to announce the addition of an important new historical record collection: France, Tables of Successions and Absences, 1890–1970. This valuable collection offers an index of deceased or officially missing people…
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Celebrate German Unity Day with Free Access to German Records on MyHeritage
In honor of German Unity Day, MyHeritage is offering free access to all German historical record collections from October 1–5, 2026. This is a great opportunity to explore your family’s connections to…
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