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Tracing Ancestors in the UK – Fees

HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone tracing ancestors in the UK! In February, I am going to increasing my charges from £15 per hour to £18 per hour….BUT… … if you order any of my services now, I will keep you at … Continue reading

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Tracing Ancestors Online: My Favourite Genealogy Sites

When I started tracing ancestors (way back in the early 80s) the internet had not yet been born, and the computer was yet to become a household item.  So when I started getting interested in my own heritage my first port … Continue reading

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I’m Still Here!

Hi there.  If you’re a regular reader of Tracing Ancestors in the UK, you might have noticed that I haven’t posted recently. I haven’t fallen off the planet – I’ve just been very busy with some genealogy work and writing … Continue reading

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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

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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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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

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Genealogical Problems: Surname Spellings

One of the most common problems when tracing ancestors is the variations you will come across in surname spellings. There are several reasons why this happens. 1.  Up until the 19th century there were no standardized spellings for surnames.  Also, … Continue reading

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WELCOME TO TRACE ANCESTRY UK

Welcome to my website, where you can find lots of information, resources and services for tracing your ancestry in the UK Continue reading

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