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Founded in 1845, American Ancestors is the country’s leading resource for family history research. We help genealogists of all skill levels improve their knowledge and understanding of their family and its place in history. Our award-winning website gives our members access to billions of searchable family names from America and beyond. We provide expertise and research across every era of American family history.

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