Secrets of Your Ancestry. How to Uncover the Mysteries of Seven Generations

Are you interested in who your ancestors were and what the history of your surname is? What is genealogy, how did it come about, and why is it important to know information about your relatives?
This book will help you stay engaged in genealogical searches and feel history anew through the fates of your ancestors. You will perceive your family members, both close and distant relatives, differently. You will discover yourself and others. Family secrets will be revealed that will transform your life and improve the future of your descendants.
A step-by-step plan created by a professional will lead you to knowledge of your roots, guide you on where to start your searches and how to prepare for them, which websites to explore, and what is important to clarify before consulting archives. You will learn to navigate pre-revolutionary geography, the main social classes and faiths, find information on existing archives and the necessary documents for research, as well as how to work with them.