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Five million East Riding of Yorkshire family history records go online
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RAF records: How do I find WW2 RAF service records?
Don't miss our guide to finding the service records of WW2 RAF personnel
10 of the weirdest names in history
Some of the weirdest names we've found in family history records
Mitchell and Kenyon: Who were they, and where can I view their films?
Edwardian film pioneers Mitchell and Kenyon captured some of the earliest film of our ancestors' daily lives
Ernie Wise and June Whitfield among celebrities in newly-opened WW2 records
Records of famous Brits are among those newly opened to the public on the 1939 Register
How to find passenger lists for ships
Simon Wills explains where to find online passenger list collections for ancestors who travelled overseas
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How to start a family tree
Who Do You Think You Are? family history expert Laura Berry shares her tips on how to start a family tree
How to find birth, marriage and death records
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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Pass it on: how a cancer diagnosis inspired one man to consider his legacy
Small acts of kindness make an enormous difference during the most difficult times, as one son and his mother discovered
Where can I find workhouse records?
In family history research, many of us will discover ancestors who lived in the workhouse - here's where you can uncover workhouse records
How to find birth, marriage and death records
We explain how to easily find birth, marriage and death records in the UK for family history research
What are the best UK genealogy forums?
Jonathan Scott picks UK genealogy forums where family historians can share the benefits of their experience
Gypsy surnames: How to tell if you have Gypsy ancestry
What are the most common Gypsy surnames and first names, and how can you tell if you have Gypsy ancestry? Find out with our guide
How to find adoption records in the UK
Whether you’re trying to access your own adoption records or tracing an adoption in your family history, Gill Rossini explains the next steps
Irish census records and census substitutes: Where to find them
Although many have been destroyed, Irish census records and their substitutes are still essential tools for anyone researching their Irish roots
New online records can help you uncover more about your Royal Navy ancestors
Tracing Royal Naval records often leads to stories of courage, service and sacrifice. A new, exclusive and growing archive on Findmypast means you can now uncover more tales of your seafaring forebearers