Family Records
There are billions of online family history records available to explore on Findmypast. Discover how to make the most of them and what they can reveal about your ancestors with our record guides and information.
A beginner's guide to using birth, marriage and death records for family history
Were your ancestors caught up in the Irish War of Independence?
Diversity and diaspora in the 1921 Census
What does it take to bring the 1921 Census of England & Wales online?
Here's what it was like to take a national census back in 1921
21 ways to make the most of the 1921 Census
Exploring Windrush family records has opened my eyes to so much more
5 unique record collections for tracing Welsh family roots
Gain a global view of your family's past by connecting census records
5 essential tips to remember when searching census records
8 places you'll discover American ancestors (that you may have missed)
The 10 best resources for finding American ancestors
How to find incredible old school photos in our family history records
Our Merchant Seamen records are packed with photos and stories of remarkable Black mariners
Get to know the Coldstream Guards
This unique project sheds light on our ancestors' railway accidents
The definitive guide to the Titanic's passenger lists
How to use the 1939 Register to find the wartime history of your house
How to trace World War 2 ancestors
