Where did your family come from? How deep do your ancestral roots go? And are you related to someone famous -- or infamous? Discover your roots and family history the easy way -- with a computer, an Internet connection, and, of course, a copy of our third edition of Genealogy Online For Dummies.

Researching our family tree has become a national pastime, and with the advent of the Internet, it's also become faster and easier. This book gives you guidance on how to start building your family tree, where to look for clues, how to discover the useful websites and how to use and organise the information that you find.

You're no idiot, of course. You know that back in the "old country", wherever that may be, there are probably ancient parchments listing your ancestors--and if you could go back, you could trace your lineage to its source. But when it comes to setting off on your personal expedition, time and finances keep you "rooted" in the here and now. Don't give up on discovering where you came from! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Genealogy is a fun, easy-to-follow guide to sleuthing around cyberspace to learn about your past--a cost-effective alternative to packing a trunk and setting sail.

Researching our family tree has become a national pastime, and with the advent of the Internet, it's also become faster and easier. This book gives you guidance on how to start building your family tree, where to look for clues, how to discover the useful websites and how to use and organise the information that you find.