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Ernie Wise and June Whitfield among celebrities in newly-opened WW2 records
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How to find passenger lists for ships
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First consumer DNA test to provide low-cost whole genome sequencing goes on sale
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Nonconformist family history: The best websites
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6.5 million nonconformist records added to MyHeritage
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Are you descended from Vikings? The surnames in your family tree that could reveal Norse roots
Some of the most common surnames of Viking origin in English and what they mean
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Get discounts on DNA tests and digital subscriptions to Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine with our special offers roundup
The best genealogy courses available now
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The Royal Naval Division: What was it, when was it founded and where can you find service records?
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We explain how to easily find birth, marriage and death records in the UK for family history research
What UK census records are available online?
UK census records are a crucial family history resource, but when was the census taken and where can you find census records including free census websites?
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Scottish ancestry: How to find free Scottish records online
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