Family Records

There are billions of online family history records available to explore on Findmypast. Discover how to make the most of them and what they can reveal about your ancestors with our record guides and information.

Did your ancestors experience the Great Irish Famine?  

The 1921 Census is now online for the very first time

1921 Census search tips

21 ways to make the most of the 1921 Census

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For love of Old Glory: Civil War Medals of Honor

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Announcing the release of the 1939 Register

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WWII Prisoners of War Records published online for the 1st time on 70th Anniversary

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Prisoners of War 1715-1945

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Over 1.3 million US Civil War Pensions now available to search

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Why Every Genealogist Should Search Workhouse Records

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To every book its copy: Parish records and Bishop's Transcripts

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How to explore the incredible Burnt Documents of World War 1

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