Popular shows like PBS’ Finding Your Roots have contributed to people’s curiosity about researching their ancestry and learning more about their heritage. It’s in our nature to want to know who and where we came from.
Exploring your genealogy can make for a great hobby. Some people can research their family history for specific reasons like finding their birth parents or tracing back potential health issues. Here are some benefits of genealogy research:
Provide proof
Gathering proper documentation of your ancestral lineage provides multitudes of benefits. Some exclusive organizations require potential members to prove ancestral links to gain membership. Sometimes you may need proof to benefit from scholarships or while applying for some visas.
Medical history
Researching your genealogy can help uncover a vast medical history that can prove to be invaluable for health benefits. You can find inheritable diseases passed down by your ancestors, either by uncovering medical information or from living relatives, allowing you to stay prepared for the possibility of having it as well.
Validate stories
You’ve probably heard many family stories while growing up, but genealogical research aids in ascertaining the accuracy of these historical stories. They also provide proof of an individual’s ancestry.
Famous ties
A small part of us either wants to be famous or be connected to someone famous just for the bragging rights. Genealogy research can help you discover anyone famous in your family line and your exact relation to them.
Trace inheritances
Tracing land ownership or inheritances can be super valuable. Family disputes often crop up over inheritance issues and can be easily solved by tracing your genealogy.
Find relatives
Families drifting apart over time can lead to new generations not even being aware of distant relatives. Genealogy research allows you the benefit of discovering and reconnecting with long lost family members and make valuable connections.
Deepen personal identity
Everyone wants to feel like they have a place to belong, and learning about your ancestry can make you feel grounded. You can create a deeper connection with your sense of self by learning about your family’s past—who they were, where they came from, what they did, their trials and tribulations, accomplishments, and their dreams.
Family connections
Researching your family history and tracing the lives of all your ancestors can be a great family activity. Bring your siblings, children, or parents around to indulge in this shared interest. You can even inspire some intergenerational storytelling!
Professional Genealogy and Heritage Research Services
My Ireland Heritage is an Ireland based genealogy research company that provides ancestry tours and research at your behest. Tracing your heritage can be a long and arduous task that we can make easier with the help of our experts. We extract every piece of information available from multiple sources, no matter how deep we have to dig for your Irish heritage.
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