Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Researching genealogy does not have to be expensive. Many free websites and resources are available to help you find your ancestors. Learn to research frugally, save money and build that family tree.
I am going to share three of my all time favorite - and overlooked - free resources to help you become a frugal genealogy researcher.
Links Mentioned in Video:
ArchiveGrid - researchworks.oclc.org/archivegrid
WorldCat - worldcat.org
Google Books - books.google.com
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- 10 FREE Social History Sites To Improve Your Genealogy Research - youtu.be/21HEbuF9QRY
- How To Do Free Genealogy Research on Ancestry.com - youtu.be/I4O3tlE7hzE
- Finding Free Genealogy Education - It's Easier Than You Think! - youtu.be/7u8Hx0sVHhs
// FREE RESOURCES
🌟Can’t find your ancestors in that census record? Grab my FREE 5 Things You CAN Do Census Records: lisalisson.com/census-tips
🌟The Big Genie List is your FREE toolbox full of my favorite genealogy resources, databases and educational opportunities to assist you in the search for your ancestors. Get The Big Genie List here: lisalisson.com/Big-Genie-List
🌟Ready to start researching your ancestor in that cemetery? Grab my FREE cemetery research guide “7 Steps To Your Cemetery Research” and get the most out of your research - lisalisson.com/cemetery-research-steps
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//GENEALOGY TOOLS & SERVICES I USE:
Ancestry.com: lisalisson.com/Ancestry
FindMyPast: lisalisson.com/FindMyPast
MyHeritage: lisalisson.com/myheritage
Vivid-Pix:lisalisson.com/Vivid-Pix
Legacy Family Tree Webinars: lisalisson.com/legacyfamilytreewebinars
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Facebook: facebook.com/areyoumycousin
Instagram: instagram.com/areyoumycousin
//ABOUT:
I'm Lisa. I take the overwhelm out of your genealogy research so you can find your ancestors and build your family tree. Find out more at Are You My Cousin?
Thanks so much for watching! 😀
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!
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Researching genealogy does not have to be expensive. Many free websites and resources are available to help you find your ancestors. Learn to research frugally, save money and build that family tree.
I am going to share three of my all time favorite - and overlooked - free resources to help you become a frugal genealogy researcher.
Links Mentioned in Video:
ArchiveGrid - researchworks.oclc.org/archivegrid
WorldCat - worldcat.org
Google Books - books.google.com
// SUBSCRIBE:
✅Be sure to subscribe for more awesomeness! youtube.com/channel/UCejmBcXdgnqcMvkP7ilMJBg/?sub_confirmation=1
//WATCH MORE FREE GENEALOGY VIDEOS:
- 10 FREE Social History Sites To Improve Your Genealogy Research - youtu.be/21HEbuF9QRY
- How To Do Free Genealogy Research on Ancestry.com - youtu.be/I4O3tlE7hzE
- Finding Free Genealogy Education - It's Easier Than You Think! - youtu.be/7u8Hx0sVHhs
// FREE RESOURCES
🌟Can’t find your ancestors in that census record? Grab my FREE 5 Things You CAN Do Census Records: lisalisson.com/census-tips
🌟The Big Genie List is your FREE toolbox full of my favorite genealogy resources, databases and educational opportunities to assist you in the search for your ancestors. Get The Big Genie List here: lisalisson.com/Big-Genie-List
🌟Ready to start researching your ancestor in that cemetery? Grab my FREE cemetery research guide “7 Steps To Your Cemetery Research” and get the most out of your research - lisalisson.com/cemetery-research-steps
//WORK WITH LISA
👉Book a 1 Hour RESEARCH session with LISA: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=12188961&appointmentType=5387750
//SHOP MY COURSES!
👉Take a MASTERCLASS: lisalisson.com/everything-page
//GENEALOGY TOOLS & SERVICES I USE:
Ancestry.com: lisalisson.com/Ancestry
FindMyPast: lisalisson.com/FindMyPast
MyHeritage: lisalisson.com/myheritage
Vivid-Pix:lisalisson.com/Vivid-Pix
Legacy Family Tree Webinars: lisalisson.com/legacyfamilytreewebinars
//COME SAY HI!
Facebook: facebook.com/areyoumycousin
Instagram: instagram.com/areyoumycousin
//ABOUT:
I'm Lisa. I take the overwhelm out of your genealogy research so you can find your ancestors and build your family tree. Find out more at Are You My Cousin?
Thanks so much for watching! 😀
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!
//CONTACT:
For all subscribers and business inquiries, please use this email: Lisa@LisaLisson.com

![Unlock the Mysteries of Your Family Photos with Fashion!
Ever wonder who those stylish (or maybe not-so-stylish) folks are in your old family photos? Believe it or not, their clothes can unlock a treasure trove of info! Join us as we crack the code of fashion trends throughout history and learn how to date those mystery pics.
Links Mentioned:
- Related Faces https://www.relatedfaces.com/
- Fashion History Timeline https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/ [Use the time period dropdown.]
- Historical Emporium https://www.historicalemporium.com/
*This video is sponsored by Related Faces.*
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- How To Analyze Your Cabinet Card https://youtu.be/rM0HmMi5gx4
// FREE RESOURCES
🌟Can’t find your ancestors in that census record? Grab my FREE 5 Things You CAN Do Census Records: https://lisalisson.com/census-tips
🌟The Big Genie List is your FREE toolbox full of my favorite genealogy resources, databases and educational opportunities to assist you in the search for your ancestors. Get The Big Genie List here: https://lisalisson.com/Big-Genie-List
🌟Ready to start researching your ancestor in that cemetery? Grab my FREE cemetery research guide “7 Steps To Your Cemetery Research” and get the most out of your research - https://lisalisson.com/cemetery-research-steps
Visit the Are You My Cousin? website! https://lisalisson.com/
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👉 Legacy Tree Genealogists Coaching https://www.legacytree.com/lisalisson
👉 Vivid-Pix: https://lisalisson.com/Vivid-Pix
👉 Legacy Family Tree Webinars: https://lisalisson.com/legacyfamilytreewebinars
//COME SAY HI!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyoumycousin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyoumycousin/
//ABOUT:
Im Lisa Lisson, the genealogy expert behind Are You My Cousin?, a website designed to help genealogy researchers around the world grow their family trees without the overwhelm. Through hundreds of genealogy articles, YouTube videos and international speaking opportunities, Lisa shares research strategies and how-to genealogy tutorials. Callisto Media recently published her latest book 100 Questions for Grandma.
Thanks so much for watching! 😀
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!
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For all subscribers and business inquiries, please use this email: Lisa@LisaLisson.com Unlock the Mysteries of Your Family Photos with Fashion!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DZCXjJuehkI/mqdefault.jpg)








