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.

5 simple steps to starting your family history journey

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Use our free family tree template to kick-start your family history research

Search genealogy records on Findmypast

A beginner's guide on how to search Findmypast's family records

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The 4 types of genealogy records you should search first

Leave a legacy

7 ways to preserve your family legacy for the next generation

5 simple steps to starting your family history journey

Find American ancestors

How to find your first American ancestor

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Week Two of your 14-Day Free Trial!

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An Introduction to Findmypast

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Getting Started with Irish Records

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An Introduction to British Genealogy

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Are you descended from aristocracy?

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Genealogy mistakes beginners make

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5 easy steps to get the most out of a free Findmypast account

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