• NSAB Resource Spotlight

    Sharing Resources Through NSABConnect October’s NSABConnect member discussion group explored “Best Practices in Family History Research”, sparking a lively and generous exchange of ideas. Members shared websites, tools, and strategies that have helped them trace and better understand their Arab family histories. We’re excited to share some of these resources with you in the hope…

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  • Arab American Migration and Communities: A Historical Lens for Family Research (August 2025)

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  • Yearbooks and class photos can be rich sources of information when researching Arab and Arab American family histories. From elementary school through university, these records often include names, portraits, extracurricular activities, hometowns, and even aspirations—providing valuable context for family stories. In the United States, many yearbooks are available on genealogy sites such as Ancestry.com and…

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  • While it’s always exciting to find original records relating to our family, we shouldn’t disregard contextual resources that can help us flesh out our family’s story with details about the “when” and “where” of their lives. Published histories of a people group, region, era, occupation, or migration pattern can shed light on our ancestors’ experiences,…

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  • 2nd Annual Arab Family History Day (April 2025) Webinar Recordings

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  • Using the FamilySearch Wiki for Arab & Arab American Family History Research (February 2025)

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  • Genealogy Conferences

    Whether you’re new to genealogy or a seasoned pro, there are myriad opportunities each year to grow your knowledge and network with fellow family history enthusiasts at genealogy conferences.  On an international scale, FamilySearch’s RootsTech will be held March 6-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and online. As “the world’s largest family discovery event,” RootsTech…

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  • Donate Today – 2024 End of the Year Fundraising

    Your donation helps support vital initiatives, including offering educational resources, expanding outreach and providing access to tools that empower individuals to trace their family history. The National Society for Arab & Arab American Genealogy (NSAB) relies on membership and donations to support its activities. As we enter the last week of 2024, we ask you…

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  • From Arrival to Archive: Finding Your Ancestor’s Immigration Record (November 2024)

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  • Writing Your Ancestor’s Story (September 28, 2024)

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