If you have ever wanted to know aobut your ancestors and family history, wondered about your origins and family tree, then although you may not have realized it, or perhaps never pursued it, genealogical research could be the right hobby for you. Genealogy is the study of our family history, and for many people is a fascinating and engaging hobby. Learning about ourselves and our families is of course usually the main reason for taking up the hobby, but if you enjoy solving puzzles or detective stories, the intellectual challenge that genealogy offers is another attraction.Many people think of genealogy is being about interviewing family members, hunting through your attic and family heirlooms, and sorting through musty public records archives. While it is true that some of these activities are common in the hobby, it would be wrong to think of them as being the only activities. Genealogy has in fact moved with times, and computers and use of the Internet (including web sites containing searchable genealogical information)also play in an important in genealogical research.
Apart from accessing web sites containing databases of public, private and military records, you will probably find yourself using your computer in other ways too. There is a wide range of genealogical software available for your PC (software of which may be delivered as downloads, as a physical media such as a CD-ROM shipped) including tools for drawing, collecting and organizing family tree data. You can also choose from a range of computer- based tutorials on genealogical subjects, ranging from beginner to expert, and in some cases offering solutions to particular problems or road-blocks that you may encounter during your search.
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