Discoveries
We love hearing what you’ve found in our online genealogy records and making some fascinating discoveries of our own. Send your stories to [email protected] and in the meantime, enjoy perusing all the amazing ‘wow’ moments we’ve already helped create.
My grandfather's World War 2 diaries have brought his incredible experiences to life
How I found out I'm descended from a Mayflower crew member
How a simple search for an ancestor can unlock way more than you expect
This amazing project captures the realities of war throughout US history
This eye-opening account describes daily life on a 19th-century army ship
5 famous Mayflower descendants and their Pilgrim ancestors
How I traced my colonial ancestor from the US back to England
21 incredible insights that will change how you think of World War 2 forever
Discover the whirlwind romances of World War 2's GI Brides
The secrets behind Florence Nightingale's name
The war heroes and well-to-dos in Benedict Cumberbatch's family tree
Colin Firth's family tree reveals deep-rooted military and religious connections
Discover the real runners of the First World War and their incredible stories
How Findmypast helped me trace all 46 men in this military photograph
The 1889 Ghost Census: are we more easily spooked than our ancestors?
History's spookiest names found in family records
16 hilarious answers our ancestors gave in school tests
10 Eerie Treaty of Versailles Predictions Found in Old Newspapers
12 Incredible D-Day Stories
