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Ancestry Books

Find your ancestors. Discover your heritage. Build your family tree.
Since 1984, Ancestry Publishing has been the leading publisher of family history books, helping genealogists grow their family trees with innovative advice, time-tested techniques, and reliable resources written by the most trusted professionals in the genealogical field.

Whether you’re a budding genealogist or an expert family history researcher, Ancestry Publishing can help with a wide selection of handy books, including the award-winning “bible of genealogy,” The Source. Ancestry Publishing’s comprehensive library offers heritage books, genealogical research books, family history preservation books, how-to books, guidebooks, and even area- and culture-specific genealogical reference books and historical fiction. There’s no better way to track your ancestors or trace your heritage, so browse from the list below to get a taste of the many titles available at Ancestry Publishing.

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The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy, 3rd Edition
Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, 3rd Edition
Finding Answers in U.S. Census Records
Writing the Family Narrative
Writing the Family Narrative Workbook
Producing a Quality Family History
Ellis Island: Tracing Your Family History through America’s Gateway
Your Swedish Roots: A Step by Step Handbook
Isle of Canes
Hidden Sources: Family History in Unlikely Places
Irish Records: Sources for Family and Local History, Revised Edition
They Came in Ships: A Guide to Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Arrival Record, 3rd Edition
Printed Sources: A Guide to Published Genealogical Records
Land & Property Research in the United States
Pitfalls in Genealogical Research
Plymouth Colony: Its History & People, 1620–1691
Italian Genealogical Records: How to Use Italian Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Other Records in Family History Research
Kentucky Ancestry: A Guide to Genealogical and Historical Research
They Became Americans: Finding Naturalization Records and Ethnic Origins
Unlocking the Secrets in Old Photographs
The Graveyard Shift: A Family Historian’s Guide to NYC Cemeteries
Ancestry’s Concise Genealogical Dictionary
Chicago and Cook County: A Guide to Research
From Memories to Manuscript: The Five-Step Method To Writing Your Life Story
Your English Ancestry: A Guide for North Americans, Revised Edition
The Dawes Commission and the Allotment of the Five Civilized Tribes, 1893–1914
Researching Your Colonial New England Ancestors
1-2-3 Family Tree: The Fastest Way to Create and Grow Your Family Tree, 3rd Edition
Honoring Our Ancestors: Inspiring Stories of the Quest for Our Roots
French-Canadian Sources: A Guide for Genealogists
The Ancestry Family Historian’s Address Book, 2nd Edition
Abbreviations & Acronyms: A Guide for Family Historians, Revised 2nd Ed.
Scottish Ancestry: Research Methods for Family Historians, Revised 2nd Edition
Lost & Found: The Guide to Finding Family, Friends, and Loved Ones
Creating Junior Genealogists: Tips and Activities for Family History Fun
Your Family Reunion: How to Plan It, Organize It, and Enjoy It
Quick Tips for Genealogists
Finding Your Mexican Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide
Finding Your Irish Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide
Finding Your African American Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide
Finding Your German Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide
Finding Answers in British Isles Census Records
Dear Diary: The Art and Craft of Writing a Creative Journal
The Official Guide to Family Tree Maker 2006
The Official Guide to Family Tree Maker 2008
The Official Guide to RootsWeb.com
The Official Guide to Ancestry.com
The BCG Genealogical Standards Manual
Becoming an Accredited Genealogist: Plus 100 Tips to Ensure Your Success, Revised Edition
Grandma’s Memory Book
U.S. Military Records: A Guide to Federal & State Sources, Colonial America to the Present
Military Records at Ancestry.com