Where do start tracing a family tree?

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Where do start tracing a family tree?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: start with your parents. ask them key questions. Where were you born. and what date. Full name of their parents. From there ask your grandparents the same questions. Going farther back you'll generally be limited to records searches. Birth records, Census reports, Tax filings... Freedom of information act will get you most of this stuff if you apply for it and pay the copying and shipping fees.