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Tracing Your Ancestors in the UK

Volume I

An Introduction to Genealogy

Volume I of Tracing Your Ancestors in the UK is a FREE report giving you unique background information about genealogy, its history, why it is so popular, and how you can get started with your own ancestry. Before you start your own genealogical research, you really need to read this book.

Have you ever wondered how surnames developed, or why people are interested in genealogy now, and in the past? Are you wondering whether to start tracing your own ancestry, but are not sure how to begin or where to get help?

This FREE volume gives you a detailed background into the history of genealogy itself, describing how surnames developed, and why, and how the interest in genealogy has evolved over the years. It will also give you some essential advice on using internet resources before you start to trace your family history.

You will give yourself a great advantage over other amateur genealogists by providing yourself with a deeper understanding of how genealogy works and how to use online resources. This will help you to avoid many of the mistakes that beginners often make, saving you valuable time in your future searches.

While other books on genealogy may encourage you to start your searches straight away, this e-book will give you a truly professional grounding in the history of genealogy before you start, as well as advice on searching online. This way, when you come to do your own searches, you will be truly at an advantage compared to other beginners.

FAQs about Tracing Ancestors in the UK

How are you qualified to write this book?

I have over 15 years’ experience in professional genealogy, and I also have a First Class BA (Hons) in Humanities, as well as a Diploma in Social History Research. I have taught classes in Beginners’ Genealogy and had several articles published in UK family history magazines.

Does this book tell me how to research my ancestors?

This e-book, Volume I, gives you the background that you will find useful before you start your own genealogical research, and where to find help. If you want detailed advice on how to carry out the research yourself, you will need to order Volume II, details of which are contained in Volume I – or can be ordered safely through Paypal by clicking the button below:

Why should I read this book before starting my searches?

There is nothing to stop you starting your searches right away! In fact, you can order Volume I and Volume II at the same time, and use Volume II to start your searches, while using Volume I as background information. However, I recommend that you read through Volume I before you start tracing your family tree as you will have a better understanding of how genealogy works.

What kind of information will I get from Volume I?

* History of Surnames. When and why surnames became fashionable. The five different categories of surname – which one does yours fit into?

* The History of Genealogy. Find out when tracing ancestries started and why, and how the reasons for tracing ancestry has changed through the centuries, and how resources have developed.

* Why Trace Your Ancestors? Some of the reasons why people find tracing ancestry so fascinating, and why you might want to start tracing your own!

* Using the Internet for Tracing Ancestry This important section will tell you some of the advantages and disadvantages of using online resources for genealogical research. Avoid the many pitfalls that beginners often fall into by arming yourself with this knowledge and advice.

* Where to Find Help Not all important resources are online, and if you are unable to visit the necessary archives, you may need extra help. This section tells you where to find that help.