Family Tree Magazine December 2017 Digital Edition

This month we’re exploring the 17 clues that you may be missing in your census research. We’ve also got the 75 Best Websites available to Trace Your Roots, and we can’t wait to share them with you. And if you’re looking for information on how to find your birth family, we’ve got you covered!What's Inside!Highlights from this issue include:* Family Tree Maker 2017: Worth the $?* 1000’s of Free Maps online* 7 Tech Toys You Want From SantaContentsState ChampionsBy Rick CrumeFind your ancestors in their home states with these 75 best state web-sites for genealogy.Cracking the Census CodeBy Sunny Jane Morton and Cheryl Felix McClellanDiscover important family history clues hidden in the US census. We won’t let you missÑor misinterpretÑyour ancestors’ entries.Australia BoundBy George G. MorganWhether your Aussie ancestors were transported as convicts or sought a new start in a new land, fantastic online resources can help you retrace their journey.Pushing PapersBy Denise May LevenickDiscover family history clues and fascinating stories hiding in the ephemera of the past.Finding Your Birth Family With DNABy Diahan SouthardDNA testing has opened a broad new avenue for adopted people to find theirbirth families. Our guide maps out your journey of discovery./p>Plus!Columns* State Research Guides: Florida and Connecticut* The Toolkit* Now What? Answers to your genealogy questions* Genealogy Insider* DNA Solutions* Document Detective* Family Archivist* History Matters: Mirrors