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    Trace your family tree as far back as the 1700s and find your ancestors' genealogy

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    Search over 10 billion ancestry and genealogy records, the 1921 Census and more online

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    Discover and research shared connections in over 4.5 million Findmypast members’ family trees

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    Use our family history how-to hub to help you build your family tree with expert guide articles and advice

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    How to trace your family tree in three easy steps

    1. Start with who you know

    Tell us a few details about yourself, then add what you know about other family members like parents and grandparents. We'll start our detective work in the background.

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    3. Grow your family tree

    We'll help you choose what to add to your tree so you can tell your family story your own way. The more detail you add, the more hints you get – so you can keep delving deeper.

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    Each ancestry hint leads you to a family history discovery

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    Start building your family tree with free birth and marriage records

    Grow your family tree from the ground up with free civil birth, civil marriage records that document some of the biggest days of your ancestors' lives.

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    Add whole households of your ancestors with census hints

    Add whole branches of family members to your family tree with census records and understand their lives, livelihoods and lifestyles.

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    Uncover your family's life stories with lots more hints

    Our genealogy archives are full of valuable details that help you understand the paths taken by your ancestors. Fill your family tree with stories about their everyday lives, their work and their relationships.

    Download our free family tree template

    If you’d prefer to get your thoughts down on paper first, our free downloadable family tree template makes it as easy as can be.

    With room for 4 generations, you can fill out this family tree chart template digitally or by hand before you start building your family tree with us.

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    Import your family tree GEDCOM file from somewhere else

    Import your family tree from another genealogy website and see what new discoveries Findmypast's unique records, newspaper archives and family trees can bring to your research.

    It won't take long, and you might just find the clues you need to break down those genealogy brick walls.

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    Discover more about your ancestors with family tree search

    With our family tree search, someone else may have already found the missing piece of your puzzle. Search millions of online family trees for shared relatives and unlock new information to add to your own tree, from important names and dates to precious family memories.


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    Don't keep your discoveries to yourself. Invite family and friends to view your tree, so you can share your hard work with the people it means the most to.

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    Delve deeper into your British and Irish history, and beyond

    We're based in Britain and our whole team is devoted to helping you understand the ins and outs and the ups and downs of your family’s history.

    Our friendly Dundee-based customer support team, expert advice and Facebook community are all here to help you on your genealogy journey.

    Frequently asked questions

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    Definitely not. You won’t be charged anything until the 7-day free trial is over. After that, automatic billing will start.

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    A free trial of Findmypast’s Family Tree subscription gives you access to everything you need to build a comprehensive family tree with our family tree tool, free for 7 days. A free trial of Findmypast’s Everything subscription gives you access to everything Findmypast has to offer, free for 7 days. You won’t lose any of your research if you cancel your free trial – we’ll keep your family tree and all the information on it so you can access it any time you like.

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