7 tips to resume your genealogy after a long break

It can be difficult to plunge back into your family tree after a long break ... Follow our advice to come back calmly!

Making your genealogy is a passion, a passion both time -consuming and intoxicating, as discoveries can be interesting. But sometimes, life and its constraints, or a certain form of weariness, invite us to take a break in our research.

Data and genealogical research is so dense that it is not always easy to find your way after a break. Here are some tips to help you resume your research:

1- Gather and sort your notes and documents:

Group all the information you have on paper or on your computer to take stock of where you were the last time. Also take the opportunity to clean up your notes and to create a classification system to keep track of your finds.

2- Revisit your site or software:

Now is the time to revisit your genealogy site or software. Update it if necessary. On Geneafinder, use the color code in the tree to resume your research and use the list of your ancestors to find out where you were.

3- Think about your goals:

For your "genealogical school year", think about your search goals. Do you want to do research on a particular branch? Do you focus on a type of register? By having specific objectives, you can take over the genealogy with particular enthusiasm.

4- Establish your search plan:

Also think about developing your research plan. Try to clearly identify the people and/or the branches you want to explore in priority, and define a methodical process to collect information.

5- Update your skills:

It is always interesting to refresh your skills in genealogical research. Take advantage of your recovery to consult guides, books, online lessons ... You can also join a group or a genealogy association to share your discoveries and obtain advice and resources.

6- Consult new sources:

Do not be afraid to explore new sources of online data ... Get out of the civil status and consult the old press, the notarial or military archives for example. These new resources will help you discover information that you had not found in your previous research.

7- Stay patient:

Genealogy can be a long and sometimes frustrating process. You can meet obstacles and puzzles along the way. Be patient and persevering!

Good research!

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