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Welcome to your go-to destination for ancestry help. Our family tree tips, genealogy help and DNA advice will guide you through every exciting moment in your family history journey.
How to find the maiden names of women in your family tree
Here's how to research the double-barrelled surnames in your family tree
An expert's guide to researching Irish surnames
These five fascinating books will help you to discover your ancestors' census records from years gone by
How to trace LGBT ancestors
Understand your Irish roots with these books and top tips
Unleashing the power of ChatGPT in family history research
From first cousins to second cousins once removed: your family relationships defined and explained
An expert's guide to house history: here are the key sources you'll need to discover the history of your house
Discover who lived in your house before you with address search
Here's everything you should know about UK census records, from the 1921 Census to the present day
13 tips to try when your family tree leaves you stumped
Ten books to kickstart your royal research
Discover our top publications that inspired the groundbreaking Catholic Heritage Archive project
From public intoxication to petty theft, here are our top 5 books for researching criminal history in your family tree
The definitive guide to Findmypast's marriage records
7 must-read books to discover the Royal Navy in the First World War
7 must-read books from Findmypast expert Jen Baldwin to discover your ancestor's migration
How the 1921 Census helps reveal the rich history of Britain’s deaf community
