A Full 73 Percent of Americans are Intrigued by Their Family Roots

PROVO, Utah, The popularity of family history is
officially on the rise.
"People are going to the Internet in record numbers in order to find,
share and preserve their family history," said David Moon, chairman and chief
executive officer of MyFamily. MyFamily also publishes Family
Tree Maker(R), the #1 selling family tree software , Ancestry Magazine,
Genealogical Computing Magazine, over 50 book titles and numerous databases on
CD-ROM. These
schedules list the names of African-American citizens living in the northern
free states prior to the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863.

"For African-Americans, piecing together family history can present some
unique challenges," said Tom Stockham, president and CEO of MyFamily .
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The Internet Makes It Easy
The Internet is fueling the growth of this popular hobby because it
simplifies the process of finding information and connecting with individuals
who share a common branch in their family tree. More than
35 percent have used the Internet to learn about their family history and
almost a third (29 percent) have created a family tree.
MyFamily. is the leading online network connecting families,
present and past.com and RootsWeb . Census records are available online at
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importantly, these first-hand accounts not only provide a snapshot view of
slave life in America, but also sometimes provide details about a slave's
parents and/or owners.

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Of the people surveyed, 65 percent said their interest is due to simply
hearing stories from relatives. Some have taken their
interest even further -- 15 percent of respondents have traveled to an
ancestral hometown or country and 11 percent have written a personal or family
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The research for this study was conducted via a web-based methodology.

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PROVO, Utah, Although African-Americans face more
challenges than almost any other ethnic group when it comes to tracing their
roots, online records can make the discovery of family history easier than
ever before.

Study family trees submitted by genealogists
Many researchers assume their efforts are pioneering, but many
genealogists have already researched the exact same family lines. provides the largest and most popular collection of
online information for connecting families with their histories and with one
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(MSI), a national, research and strategic consulting firm and
MyFamily.
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piqued after attending a family reunion or family event."

Digging Up Roots
Of those interested in discovering their family roots, 66 percent said
they've discussed their family history with other family members.

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reviewing family trees created by other genealogists, you might find
references to your own ancestors. And many of these accounts contain insights into slave
folklore , poetry, songs, recipes and even ghost stories.

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Questions and Ancestors
Is there royalty in my roots? When and where did these family traditions
begin? Who gave me my red hair and freckles? People have all sorts of
questions about their family history -- and many unique motivations to explore
it. And 25 percent of respondents became interested
in family history after just searching for their surname online. "With more than 4 billion records
online today and more becoming available everyday, MyFamily is making it
easier for people to not only find their ancestors, but also discover the
stories and details of their lives.com.

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census record can reveal information like an ancestor's occupation, annual
income and home ownership.

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Read slave narratives
Journals and slave narratives are among the most evocative of genealogical
resources for African-Americans.
"Fortunately, there is a vast collection of data available online that can
provide insight into your family history.

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Some want to create
a legacy to pass on to future generations (15 percent). And still others are
enticed by the excitement of all they could discover (14 percent).com, and RootsWeb.

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Talking to a friend,
colleague or family member who was researching their family history got the
ball rolling for 29 percent. For more information on MyFamily.com, Inc. Birth certificates, marriage
licenses, and death records can provide much of the information you are
missing. Consider creating a website through MyFamily.com is making it easier everyday to discover who
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Results of the poll may be used in
print or broadcast media, provided credit is given to Market Strategies and/or
MyFamily .com, Inc.com, the most popular and comprehensive family history
research and connection resource online, offers the following tips to make the
search a bit easier:

Sketch your family tree based entirely on memory
Even if it's full of question marks, a rough draft will tell you what
you'll need to research in the coming months. Federal Census
For many African-Americans , the paper trail begins with the 1870 Census. MyFamily.

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This figure
represents a 13 percent increase over a similar Maritz Poll that was conducted
in 2000, in which 60 percent of Americans said they were interested in
discovering their family history.
Many Americans simply want to learn about themselves and their family
heritage .7% for overall measures for the poll. MyFamily.com hosts the largest collection
of family trees on the Internet containing more than 250 million names. The MyFamily network of web-based products includes
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Americans' Fascination with Family History is Rapidly Growing

According to the poll, 73 percent
of Americans are interested in discovering their family history.
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The study was conducted between
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