Getting Started
Are you a family history newbie? Getting started with genealogy doesn’t need to be daunting. These easy-to-follow beginner guides and introductions to tracing your ancestry will help you take the first few steps on your family history journey.

The 4 types of genealogy records you should search first

7 ways to preserve your family legacy for the next generation

5 simple steps to starting your family history journey

How to find your first American ancestor

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An Introduction to Findmypast

Getting Started with Irish Records

An Introduction to British Genealogy

Are you descended from aristocracy?

Genealogy mistakes beginners make
