Tracing your family tree
Tracing your family tree can be fun, rewarding and informative, but where do you start? We've gathered all the information you need to get started and also to help you progress in your search to discover who your ancestors were.
Top 10 tips
Save yourself hours of research
By using our top 10 tips, you could save yourself hours of research time. Don't forget, if you do get stuck, you can always ask others for help by clicking here.
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Census
Using census records
A census is an official enumeration of the population in a particular area.Census collections are a vital tool in family history research, and can be invaluable in painting a portrait of a family at a particular place and time. Find out what they are and how to use them.
What you can find
The England and Wales census records are a great place to start your family history research. A good tip when looking through these records is to get your grandparents' and great grandparents' details and start on the most recent collection, the 1901 census.Wartime memories
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