The My rOoOts Blog
Stories, guides, and ideas for preserving your family's history, before it's forgotten.
25 August 2026
Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish Genealogy: How to Trace Your Jewish Family Tree
Jewish genealogy comes with its own record types, naming patterns, and migration history. Here's how to start tracing Ashkenazi, Sephardic, or Mizrahi Jewish ancestry with confidence.
25 August 2026
Filipino Family Relationship Names Explained (English to Tagalog Guide)
From Kuya and Ate to the unique world of Filipino godparents, here's a plain-language guide to Tagalog family relationship terms and what makes the Filipino kinship system so distinctive.
25 August 2026
The Greek Royal Family Tree: The House of Glucksburg and Greece's Lost Monarchy
From a Danish prince crowned King of the Hellenes to a monarchy abolished by referendum, here's how the Greek royal family tree connects to Denmark, Britain, and Russia.
25 August 2026
Liechtenstein's Princely Family Tree: The House of Liechtenstein Explained
Liechtenstein is one of Europe's last monarchies where the prince genuinely rules. Here's how the House of Liechtenstein's family tree connects centuries of Austrian nobility to a tiny Alpine nation.
24 August 2026
The Marley Family Tree: Bob Marley's Children, Grandchildren and Musical Legacy
Explore the complete Bob Marley family tree, including his children with Rita and other partners, his grandchildren, and how the Marley musical dynasty continues today.
23 August 2026
The Jackson Family Tree: How Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson and the Entire Jackson Dynasty Are Related
Explore the complete Jackson family tree and see exactly how Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, their parents, siblings, children and grandchildren are all related in the famous music dynasty.
23 August 2026
The Complete Story of the Dalai Lama: History, Lineage, Life, and Untold Mysteries
Explore the full history of the Dalai Lama lineage, the life of the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, the reincarnation process, and the major mysteries and controversies surrounding the institution.
23 August 2026
What Is a Second Cousin Twice Removed? (With Relationship Chart)
A plain-language explanation of what 'second cousin twice removed' means, with a relationship chart showing exactly how to count the generations.
23 August 2026
Polish Family Relationship Names Explained (English to Polish Guide)
A complete guide to Polish family and kinship terms in English, including the maternal-paternal uncle and aunt distinctions that matter for genealogy research.
23 August 2026
Portuguese Family Relationship Names Explained (English to Portuguese Guide)
A clear guide to Portuguese family and kinship terms in English, covering immediate family, in-laws, and the differences between Brazilian and European Portuguese.
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