Genealogy is a popular hobby that many people enjoy. It is also a great way to learn about your family history and your ancestors. While millions of people enjoy genealogy, not everyone is willing to give it a try. Some people don’t know where to start, some are afraid they won’t be able to stop once they do start and others are afraid of what they might find. If you are considering giving genealogy a try but can’t make up your mind, consider the following points.

Connections
While you might think you know most of your family members, genealogy will prove to you how few you really do know. You can create connections with relatives you never knew existed and learn about your family’s history with stories shared between family members. You can also introduce your children to extended family members and their lifestyles.

Learn From The Past
There is an old saying that goes, “Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it.” While your ancestors may not have made any serious mistakes in the past, it doesn’t mean you can’t learn from them. You can learn about inheritances, family medical problems and even find out if you are descended from immigrants.

Create A Project For The Future
If you have ever wanted to leave something behind for your children but aren’t sure what it should be, a family tree or family history could be it. Your children will enjoy learning about the past as much as you and may even want to use your genealogy research for class project or a family tree of their own. Your children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren can add on to your family tree or family history project and you may even start an amazing family tradition.

Genealogy doesn’t have to take up all of your free time, cost a lot of money or be complicated. If you are trying to decide if you should start a family history or family tree, the answer is yes. Give it a try. What do you have to lose?

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