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Do Your UK Ancestry Research at Find My Past
Ancestry research has become one of the most popular hobbies in the UK. As more records have become more available online, there has been a sharp increase in interest in the last five years. TV programmes, such as Who Do … Continue reading
Tracing Ancestors in the UK Parish Registers
If you are tracing ancestors in the UK, most online resources will only take you as far back as the early 19th century, so if you want to trace your UK ancestry further back the main source of information will … Continue reading
Genealogy Records Online and Family Surnames
The internet has been a marvellous tool for family historians. Indexes and records that previously could only be seen by travelling to an archives office can now be searched, and often viewed, online within minutes and a few mouse clicks. … Continue reading
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British ancestor search services
Tracing your ancestors in the UK can be difficult when you do not have access to the archives and are unable to look at sources. British ancestry can be researched online back to 1837 but online sources should always be … Continue reading
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London Genealogy: The Poor Law Records
The Origins Network has just made available a series on the City of London Poor Law Records. For anyone who is researching their London genealogy, this is a resource that you should not miss. Poor law records are underused by … Continue reading
How To Order Birth Certificates Online
If you are serious about tracing your ancestors, one thing you will need to do at some point is to obtain a birth certificate of one or more of them. Registrations of births, deaths and marriages in England and Wales … Continue reading
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Genealogy Websites: A UK Ancestor Finder
There are many genealogy websites that will help you find your UK ancestors, but one of the most popular is Genes Reunited. I had heard about this site quite a lot before I joined myself. As a member of Friends … Continue reading
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Tracing Ancestors In The UK
If you have tried to access this site recently, you may have noticed that some changes are being made. My apologies for the period of time that the site was down, but I hope you like the new look for … Continue reading
