Occupation Mysteries: What Did Your Ancestor Actually Do?
Old job titles can be confusing, surprising, or downright mysterious. From ag labs to cordwainers, what your ancestor did for a living tells you far more than you might think. This blog unpacks unusual occupations and what they reveal about your family’s past.
Beyond the Internet: Why Visiting Archives Still Matters in Genealogy
While online resources have transformed family history research, many of the richest records remain offline—tucked away in local and national archives. At Ancestry Uncovered, I regularly visit repositories across Yorkshire and beyond to uncover the original documents that bring family stories to life. In this blog, I share why archive visits are still essential and how they often reveal the details the internet can’t.