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NPE Meaning in Genealogy

NPE Meaning in Genealogy

Non-paternity events (NPEs) can be a surprising and sometimes scandalous discovery in genealogy research. These events refer to instances where a person’s biological father is not the same as the individual listed as the father on their birth certificate or family tree. NPEs can occur for a variety of reasons, including extramarital affairs, adoption, artificial insemination, and errors in record-keeping. In the past, NPEs were often kept secret and the true parentage was never revealed. However, with the advancement of…

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Researching Family Trees Online On A Budget

Researching Family Trees Online On A Budget

Researching your family tree can become a very expensive hobby the further back you go and depending on the goals you set yourself you might find it starts to break the bank. Some people are only interested in a few branches of their tree and so can breeze through these without paying much in the way of purchasing certificates and subscriptions to online sources. Below are a few tips that can help you manage the money you spend on your…

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How To Find Out About A British WWI Veteran In Your Tree

How To Find Out About A British WWI Veteran In Your Tree

Almost everyone will have someone in their tree that fought during the First World War (Or Great War). Naturally people we love finding these WWI Ancestors as it tends to fill us with a massive sense of national pride. Especially on Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom. Finding more out about these ancestors can be challenging but if you know the right places to look you can get a lot of information if you’re lucky. What’s your preferred storage method…

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