Additional tools, such as the creation and storage of a family tree and the incorporation of DNA evidence, can further enhance that research.
Genealogy websites typically offer digitized versions of a wide range of records, such as census records, birth records, marriage records, death records and city directories, explains D. Joshua Taylor, a professional genealogist and president and CEO of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society. Users can then search this database of records to find information on their ancestors and learn about their lineage. Additional tools, such as the creation and storage of a family tree and the incorporation of DNA evidence, can further enhance that research.