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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.
5 essential tips to remember when searching census records
A beginner's guide on how to search Findmypast's family records
The history behind the most common Welsh surnames
The resources you need to discover Caribbean ancestors
The challenges of researching Black family history in Britain
How to trace World War 2 ancestors
How to find photos of your ancestors
30 pro tips for making the most of old family photos
A handy guide to traditional Scottish naming patterns
Finding family down under
Social history for genealogists
Tracing your medieval and early modern ancestors
10 genealogical gems to get back further in family history
How to search Findmypast's parish records
How to find secrets in old military photographs
Why is Irish genealogy so tricky?
9 problems with parish records and how to overcome them
Find out what your family were doing a century ago with these 5 simple steps
5 simple steps for tracing First World War ancestors
