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Welcome to Ourkinship Network, your trusted resource for family genealogy research in Anne Arundel County, MD, and across the United States and abroad. Through our dedicated genealogy website, we preserve and share meaningful family history records, helping individuals reconnect with their roots, honor their ancestors, and strengthen generational ties through accurate and respectful ancestry research.

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We are a not-for-profit genealogy repository established in 1991 by Bill Trumpler. We are committed to advancing family genealogy research while creating a space where individuals can explore their family surname history, understand their cultural legacy, and engage in enriching ancestry research. Our platform serves as a crossroads for shared learning, unity, and appreciation of heritage.

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