Genealogy map

Finding German hometowns can be challenging. Use these 3 free German genealogy websites to put your ancestors on the map in the former German empire and modern-day Poland.

Consult this map of Ireland and its counties to figure out which your ancestor lived in.

Cadastral maps are a great genealogy resource to identify land your ancestor owned. They can be used to find other records, and even break a brick wall.

UPDATE FROM 2018: The links below are not currently working. If you are looking to Map Your Surname, please visit the following website/link: HERE Last night I decided to journey across the ocean to see if I can figure out my German “Hager” ancestry. Needless to say, I didn’t get very far, but I did find this interesting website. It displays the surname “Hager” on a map! Looks like they are still clustered together in a central area in Germany! Pretty fascinating stuff! I came across this…

Maps can show more than just roads. Learn about 5 different types of maps that can help you with your genealogy research.

Map of Massachusetts area in 1677

I recently moved to a new town and now, ashamed but on time, I live and die by the GPS and maps on my phone. Our ancestors navigated by landmarks and the stars and sun. (Go west! But I’m bli…

Great resource of free historical maps - great for understanding the world in which an ancestor lived. #genealogy history or decorative papers

Map of GERMANY: 16 states - with both German/English names #germany #germany #map

As many of you may already know, the region of the world sometimes referred to as Prussia was both large and diverse, incorporating lands far beyond East & West Prussia. My wife’s family …