What it is
- All 170+ Genealogy Research Quicksheets in one place – easy access
- Currently available Vault Quicksheets are listed at the bottom of this page
- No ads, no hunting, no distractions
- Find the right tool quickly
- Spend less time searching and more time researching
How It Works
- One-time purchase. Lifetime access.
- All current and future Quicksheets are included at no additional cost.
- New Quicksheets are added regularly.
- Find what you need quickly by category or alphabetical order.
- Over time, select Quicksheets will be expanded into in-depth 25-page reference books, included automatically for Vault owners, at no additional cost.
Why it Helps
- Discover genealogy records, databases, and online resources you may not know exist
- Understand what kinds of information specific record types can contain
- Learn what to look for and where to find it before you start searching
They are practical, quick-reference tools meant to guide research decisions
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List of Quicksheets in the Vault Presented in Alphabetical Order
(As of 1/10/2026)
| Quicksheet |
| 10 Bits of Advice for New Genealogy Researchers |
| 10 Clever Ways to Find More Ancestor Newspaper Articles |
| 100 Best Free Online Genealogy Websites |
| 11 Things You Can Find by Researching Alumni Records |
| 11 Ways That Historical Photos Provide Clues About Our Ancestors Lives |
| 12 Keys to Properly Analyzing the Vitals Section of Historical Newspapers |
| 13 Hidden Gems in Old Newspapers to Amplify Your Ancestors’ Life Stories |
| 13 Reasons to Include Tax Records in Your Genealogy Research |
| 13 Types of Genealogical Information You Can Find in Old Yearbooks |
| 13 Ways to Find Physical Characteristics Without Photos |
| 15 Reasons to Research Funeral and Memorial Books |
| 16 Hidden Genealogy Clues That Help Determine Relationships |
| 16 Places Where You Can Find Genealogy and Family History Books |
| 17 Things You Can Find in Criminal Records |
| 19 Places Where You Can Access Old Yearbooks Online |
| 19 Reasons Why You Should Research Passport Applications for Genealogy |
| 20 Reasons to Declare Your Intent and Research Naturalization Records! |
| 20 Things You Can Find in Church Records to Help Find Your Ancestors |
| 20 Tips for Using Google Search for Genealogy |
| 21 Dos and Donts When Researching Newspapers |
| 24 Places Where You Can Find Your Ancestors Occupation |
| 24 Reasons to Research Institutional Records and Where to Find Them |
| 24 Things You Can Find from Cemetery Records Besides Tombstone Inscriptions |
| 24 Ways to Find Ancestor Death Information |
| 25 Reasons to Research Probate Records and Wills |
| 26 Things That You Can Find in School Records |
| 27 Ways to Find Ancestor Marriage Information |
| 28 Things You Can Find in Military Records to Help Find Your Ancestors |
| 32 Reasons Why Searching for Obituaries is Like Finding Gold |
| 32 Ways to Find Ancestor Birth Information |
| 32 Ways to Find Ancestor Locations and Addresses |
| 33 Different Things You Can Find About Your Ancestors By Searching Newspapers |
| 33 Things You Can Find in City Directories |
| 4 Big Challenges in Downloading Historical Newspaper Articles |
| 45 Reasons to Research Immigration Records |
| 5 Free Ways to Find Patents from Your Inventor Ancestor |
| 5 Things to Consider When Selecting an Online Newspaper Subscription Site |
| 50 Top U.S. Genealogy Centers, Museums, and Libraries for Research |
| 500 Free Library of Congress Digital Collections |
| 64 Genealogy Items to Collect from Your Home |
| 8 Ways to Mess Up Your Newspaper Research |
| 9 Reasons Why You Should Be Researching Voter Records – A Hidden Gem |
| 9 Ways to Effectively Find Obituaries in Online Newspapers |
| Alternatives for the Missing 1890 U. S. Federal Census |
| Are You Using Mortality Schedules from the Census Records |
| Beyond the Search Engine: Using Google Databases for Genealogy Research |
| Common Terms for Birth and Childhood in Newspapers |
| Common Terms for Church & Religious Life in Newspapers |
| Common Terms for Death and Mourning in Newspapers |
| Common Terms for Divorce & Separation in Newspapers |
| Common Terms for Education and Schools in Newspapers |
| Common Terms for Farming & Agriculture in Newspapers |
| Common Terms for Marriage & Engagement in Newspapers |
| Common Terms for Military and Veterans’ News |
| Common Terms for Obituaries & Funeral Coverage in Newspapers |
| Did Your Ancestor Complete an Alien Registration Affidavit? |
| Easy Cousin Relationship Chart |
| Ethnic, National and International Genealogy Societies |
| Extracting Clues from City & County Administrative Records |
| Extracting Clues from County Plat Maps & Landowner Atlases |
| Find Newspaper Titles in 21 Largest Free and Subscription Databases |
| Find Your Ancestors in I Dream of Genealogy |
| Finding Ancestor Photos in Ancient Faces |
| Finding Ancestors in Fraternal, Benevolent & Club Organizations |
| Finding Ancestors in Poorhouse, Almshouse, and Relief Records |
| Finding Burial Records and Transcriptions on Interment.net |
| Finding Enslaved and Slaveholding Ancestors in the Digital Library on American Slavery |
| Finding Genealogical & Historical Sources in the Smithsonian Digital Library |
| Finding Genealogical Records & Local Histories Using WorldCat |
| Finding Genealogy Clues in Auction and Estate Sale Notices |
| Finding Genealogy Help and Hidden Sources Using the FamilySearch Wiki |
| Finding Hidden Genealogical Sources Using Google Scholar |
| Finding Overseas Military Burials Using the American Battle Monuments Commission |
| Finding Revolutionary War Patriots Using the SAR Patriot Research System |
| Finding Unexpected Genealogical Sources in JSTOR |
| Finding Veteran Burials Using the National Cemetery Administration |
| Finding Women in Historical Records (and How Naming Customs Hide Them) |
| Finding Your Ancestor’s Neighbors — and How They Can Help Break Genealogy Brick Walls |
| Finding Your Ancestors in Access Genealogy |
| Finding Your Ancestors in Death Indexes |
| Finding Your Ancestors in Digital Commons Collections |
| Finding Your Ancestors in Freedmen’s Bureau Online |
| Finding Your Ancestors in Genealogy Trails |
| Finding Your Ancestors in the Dawes Rolls |
| Finding Your Ancestors in the Digital Library of Appalachia |
| Finding Your Ancestors in the Ellis Island Database |
| Finding Your Ancestors in the Official Federal Land Records Site (BLM GLO Records) |
| Finding Your Ancestors Using Advantage Archives & Community History Archive |
| Finding Your Ancestors Using JewishGen |
| Finding Your Ancestors Using Lowcountry Africana |
| Finding Your Ancestors Using PastPerfectOnline |
| Finding Your Ancestors Using the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center |
| Finding Your Ancestors Using the FamilySearch Digital Library |
| Finding Your Ancestors Using the Italian Genealogy Group |
| Finding Your Ancestors Using the Midwest Genealogy Center |
| Finding Your Ancestors Using the New York Public Library Digital Collections |
| Finding Your Ancestors Using The Newberry Collections |
| Finding Your Ancestors Using USGenWeb |
| Finding Your Ancestors Using USGenWeb Archives |
| Finding Your Ancestors Using WorldGenWeb |
| Genealogy from Funeral Home and Mortuary Records |
| Genealogy from School District Records |
| Genealogy in Hospital, Asylum, and Sanitorium Records |
| Hidden Clues About People Found in Newspaper Legal Notices |
| Hidden Clues in Census Marginal Notes & Enumerator Comments |
| Hidden Clues in Jury, Venire & Grand Jury Lists |
| Hidden Clues in Land and Property Records |
| Hidden Clues in School Census & Attendance Records |
| Hidden Clues in School Exams & Educational Records |
| Hidden Clues in WPA Historical Projects |
| Historical Naturalization and Immigration Laws from 1790 through 1952 |
| Historical U.S. Draft Registration and Enrollment Rules |
| History Hub – A Crowdsourced History and Genealogy Research Platform |
| How to Get the Most From the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) |
| How to Research People with Common Names |
| How to Track Families Who Moved Frequently |
| How to Use the United States Federal Non-Population Census Schedules |
| Immigration Clues in Non-Passenger Records |
| Immigration Clues in Stagecoach, Railway & Road Travel Records |
| Meanings for 40 Common Terms Found in Probate Records |
| Mining Chancery Court Cases for Family Structure |
| Mining Genealogical Clues from Guardianship & Curatorship Records |
| Mining Genealogical Clues from Occupational Licenses & Business Permits |
| National Archives – Genealogy Research Topics |
| Old Business Advertisements and What They Reveal About Ancestors |
| Old Illnesses and Modern Equivalents |
| Old Legal Terms & Court Terminology |
| Old Occupations and Their Meanings |
| Reclaim the Records – Available Genealogy Collections |
| Researching Ancestors in Probate Packets (Beyond Wills) |
| Researching Family in Small-Town Newspapers Without a Name Index |
| Researching Family Stories in Local Histories & Community Anniversary Books |
| Researching Historical Court Records for Genealogy |
| Researching Southern History and Families in Documenting the American South |
| Researching Using Sanborn Maps |
| Researching Your Ancestors in HathiTrust Digital Library |
| Researching Your Ancestors in the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database |
| Researching Your Ancestors in the Hamburg Passenger Lists |
| Researching Your Ancestors with David Rumsey Historical Maps |
| Researching Your Ancestors with Google Books |
| Researching Your Ancestors with Historic Map Works |
| Researching Your Ancestors with New Horizons Genealogy |
| Researching Your Ancestors with the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries |
| Search for Your Ancestors in the 25 Million Images in Picryl |
| Search Hyphenated Words in Historical Newspapers to Get Up To 30% More Results |
| Tracing Ancestors Through Prison & Penitentiary Records |
| Understanding Census Records Using the U.S. Census Bureau Website |
| Understanding Given Names and Surnames Using Behind the Name |
| United States Genealogical and Historical Societies |
| Use the National Archives’ Numident Computerized Files to Search Social Security Applications, Claims, and Death Records |
| Using ArchiveGrid to Find Manuscript Collections |
| Using BillionGraves GPS Data for Genealogy |
| Using Church Session, Membership, and Discipline Records |
| Using Coroner’s Records & Inquests in Genealogy |
| Using Court Minutes to Find Hidden Ancestors |
| Using Dead Fred Genealogy Photo Archive to the Fullest |
| Using DP.LA for Family History Research |
| Using FamilySearch Full-Text Search for Newspapers & Periodicals |
| Using Find a Grave Memorials for Hidden Clues |
| Using Local & Special Censuses (School, Veterans, Agricultural, Industrial) |
| Using Old Phone Books & Telephone Exchanges for Genealogy |
| Using One-Step Genealogy Webpages by Stephen P. Morse |
| Using Tax Rolls to Track Families Year to Year |
| Using The Internet Archive for Genealogy Research |
| Using the Wayback Machine to Recover Lost Genealogy Websites |
| Voter Registration Lists & Poll Books |
| Was Your Ancestor a Member of a Lodge, Club, or Secret Society |
| What Is Online in the National Archives Archival Databases |
| When Were State Birth Records Started and Required |
| When Were Statewide Death Registrations Required |
| Where to Find Online City Directories |
| Where to Find the German Genealogy Group Online |
| Why You Should Be Using a Newspaper Research Log |
| Why You Should Research Coroner Records and Where to Find Them |