Have you ever thrown up your hands and thought, “Help — I don’t have enough time to research!”?
You’re not alone. I have felt that way, too.
Genealogy research often requires significant time and attention. Still, you can make meaningful progress in short bursts. If you haven’t already, grab the first “15 Genealogy Tasks To Do In 15 Minutes” checklist. Below are 15 more quick tasks you can complete in about 15 minutes each.
Now read on for 15 MORE quick genealogy tasks you can do in 15 minutes.
15 MORE Quick Genealogy Tasks To Do In 15 Minutes
1. Check for new DNA matches on the services you use.
2. Send a brief, polite contact message to a DNA match to introduce yourself and share what you’re researching.
3. Perform a genealogy random act of kindness by offering to look up a record or share a resource with someone who asked for help.
4. Browse “lost photo” sites such as DeadFred and Family Old Photos to see if any images match your ancestors.
5. Join a discussion in a Facebook genealogy group—set a timer so you stay focused.
6. Search for new Facebook groups related to surnames or locations you research; join those that look active and relevant.
7. Create a consistent template for file names so your documents are easy to find and sort.
8. Build a simple timeline template to track key events for an ancestor; use it to spot gaps and research opportunities.
9. Write a short, one-paragraph summary of an ancestor to capture what you know so far.
10. Read a helpful blog post or article to learn a new technique or resource.
11. Create a brief location research guide listing local repositories, libraries, and record types for a place you’re researching.
12. Start analyzing a document—transcribe the key details and note questions to follow up on later.
13. Watch a short YouTube video on a topic new to you in genealogy to expand your skills and ideas.
14. Upload your Ancestry DNA results to other services such as MyHeritage or FamilyTreeDNA (note that small fees may apply) to find additional matches.
15. Download free blank census forms or templates to keep on hand for quick reference during future research sessions.
16. Bonus! Block future research time on your calendar so those short sessions actually happen.
Got 15 minutes? Ready, set… research! And don’t forget to set a timer so you make the most of that focused time.
Grab your free printable checklist to keep with you for quick reference.
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