Knowing where we come from is an innate human need so it's no wonder that genealogy has become a global industry, spawning millions of online amateur detectives.
But while it might be easier than it used to be to trace your tree or find a missing family member, you still need to understand the basics of good research if you're to navigate the various pitfalls.
Dr Fran Tyler and Deb Morris run Genealogy Investigations and they come into the RNZ studio to give some tips on how to get started.
Deb Morris and Dr Fran Tyler of Genealogy Investigations Photo: Supplied/Genealogy Investigations
