Deleting a family tree on Ancestry is a permanent action. Unlike a computer’s “Recycle Bin,” there is no “Undo” button here. Once you confirm the deletion, all the people, facts, and attached records in that specific tree are gone forever. Because of this, we...
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A source citation tells people where you got your information (e.g., “1940 US Census”). But a citation is much more powerful if you attach the actual image of the document to it. By attaching a photo or scanned record directly to the source, you allow other...
Ancestry’s algorithms aren’t perfect. Sometimes, a “Hint” for your grandfather “John Smith” is actually a record for his cousin “John Smith.” Other times, you find a Census record attached to the Head of Household, but you want to attach...
When you see that famous “shaking green leaf” on your family tree, it is tempting to click “Accept” immediately. It feels like Ancestry has done the hard work for you. But how accurate are these hints really? The short answer: It depends entirely on...
Your Ancestry account is the gateway to your genetic history. Whether you are checking for new ethnicity updates or building your family tree, you must log in securely to protect your private data. While the process is straightforward, issues with forgotten passwords or browser errors can...