Jean Graugnard

Jean Graugnard is a dedicated Researcher and Historian with a focus on ancestry and anthropology. He has a deep passion for uncovering connections between archaeological discoveries and family histories that span centuries. Beyond his professional pursuits, Graugnard enjoys traveling, reading, and writing, enriching his expertise with diverse experiences and perspectives.

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Genealogy Brick Walls: What to Do When Records Are Gone

Jean Graugnard explains how experienced ancestry researchers work around missing, destroyed, or inaccessible records to keep your family his

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Does Your Family Actually Have a Crest?

Jean Graugnard explains the difference between a family crest and a coat of arms — and what real heraldic research looks like when you want

That "family crest" mug you bought at a tourist shop? It probably isn't yours. Here's what a real family crest is — and how to find out if your family actually has one.

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AncestryAI Is Turning Old Records Into Stories

Jean Graugnard breaks down AncestryAI's latest tools transforming historical records into narrated family stories, and what that means for y

Ancestry's latest AI tools can turn a faded census record into a narrated story about your ancestor's life. Here's what that actually means, and where human research still matters most.

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Are You a Lost Canadian? Canada’s Citizenship by Descent Rule

Canada's Bill C-3 changed citizenship by descent rules in December 2025. Jean Graugnard explains what this means for your family history res

Millions of people may now qualify for Canadian citizenship without realizing it. Here's what Canada's recent citizenship by descent ruling means for you, and how genealogy research can help you prove it.

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How Grassroots Research Is Shaping Family History Today

Jean Graugnard explores a Guardian feature showing how amateur historians and volunteer genealogists power modern ancestry research worldwid

Amateur historians are shaping the future of genealogy. Jean Graugnard shares how volunteer research keeps family history moving forward.

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DNA Brings a Family Together After Decades Apart

Jean Graugnard explores a December 2025 story where an Ancestry.com DNA match reunited a father and son, showing the life-changing power of

A DNA test did what decades of searching could not. Jean Graugnard shares a powerful story of a father and son reunited through Ancestry.com just before the holidays.

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A First Look at RootsTech 2026: What Genealogists Can Expect

Jean Graugnard previews RootsTech 2026, the world’s largest family history conference, with details on sessions, access, and why genealogist

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Ancestry.com Challenges Scotland Over Access to 400 Years of Records

Jean Graugnard covers the legal dispute between Ancestry.com and Scotland’s National Records, exploring how it could impact global family tr

Ancestry.com is fighting for access to 400 years of Scottish records. Jean Graugnard explains why this case could change genealogy forever.

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Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project May Confirm Burial Site

Jean Graugnard highlights the Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project, where scientists test descendants’ DNA to confirm his burial site and trace his

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Uncovering Free Black Ancestry in Greenwich, Connecticut

Amateur genealogist Dennis Richmond Jr. uncovers free Black ancestry in Greenwich dating back to 1785. Jean Graugnard shares the story.

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Orange Mound Library’s Genealogy Center Connects Memphis to Its Roots

Jean Graugnard covers Memphis’s new Orange Mound Genealogy Center, now open in the historic Melrose High School to support local ancestry re

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Jean Graugnard | Historian & Researcher

Jean Graugnard is a historian and researcher passionate about ancestry, family trees, and historical research.

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JeanGraugnard

Historian and Ancestry Researcher

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Jean Graugnard