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Get discounts on Findmypast subscriptions and more with our roundup of the best special offers for family historians
How to find obituaries
Don't miss the family stories you can uncover in your ancestors' obituaries
Viking surnames: Does your surname show Viking ancestry?
Some of the most common surnames of Viking origin in English and what they mean
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How to find baptism records
Genealogist Paul Blake explains why English and Welsh baptism records are important in family history research, and where you can find them online
Scottish names for boys A-Z: meanings, history and clan links
34 old Scottish names for boys rooted in history with connection to Highland and Lowland clans
How to trace your ancestors in Irish newspapers
You can break down brick walls in your Irish family history with the help of historic newspapers
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
I found a mysterious term in a Victorian census - and uncovered the heartbreaking truth about 'orphaned' and 'adopted' children
Leah Wade reveals what she discovered about children living away from home in Victorian Britain
Chelsea Pensioners’ service records: How to find them online
You may have seen 'Chelsea Pensioner' on a family history record - but who were the Chelsea Pensioners? And where can you find Chelsea Pensioners' service records?
Where does my surname come from? We reveal the best free websites to explore
Ever wondered where your surname comes from? Discover the origins of some common British surnames - and the best websites for researching surnames
The best genealogy courses available now
Discover how to learn family history skills with our pick of the best online and correspondence genealogy courses
Window tax: What was it, and when was it introduced?
Discover how records of an 17th-century tax can help you with your family history
Climate change may have caused prevalence of rickets in the Industrial Revolution, archaeologists say
A new study of skeletons from a cemetery in North Shields has offered new insights into the Industrial Revolution
What is the best UK family history software?
We consider the advantages of using family history software to start your family tree, and the pros and cons of RootsMagic, Family Tree Maker, Family Historian, Heredis, Legacy 10 and MacFamily Tree 10
How to add metadata to photos
Discover the free online tool that can help you sort your family photographs and even identify faces
How to find passenger lists for ships
Simon Wills explains where to find online passenger list collections for ancestors who travelled overseas
Irish surnames: What are their origins, and what do they mean?
What are the origins of Irish surnames, and what do they mean? Discover how Irish surnames have changed over time and the origins of some common Irish surnames
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
How to find First World War records
Discover how to trace your ancestor's service record from the First World War on these websites
Salvation Army history: When and why was the Salvation Army founded, and what was early life like in the Army?
The Salvation Army's Ruth Macdonald reveals the history of the Salvation Army and its origins in the 19th-century East End
Marriage certificates: Everything you need to know
How to find and order marriage certificates for your British and UK ancestors and what the records will tell you
How to research Italian ancestry
Do you have Italian ancestry? Discover how you can trace Italian ancestors in their home country with online family history records
How to search the UK census by address
Find out how to search the UK census by address and discover more about your house and the homes of your ancestors
When were the Napoleonic Wars?
Did someone in your family fight for Britain in the Napoleonic Wars? Here's how to find family history records that far back
