Researching your family tree is an exciting journey of discovery - but it can be expensive. Luckily, you can trace your ancestry for less with our weekly roundup of the best special offers available online.
Get free access to the 1939 Register
Findmypast is offering free access to the 1939 Register, a complete survey of the civilian population of England and Wales at the start of the Second World War, ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Was: £24.49 per month
Now: Free
Offer ends: 9 May
Search the 1939 Register
Search 96 million US Civil War records for free
US military records website Fold3 is currently offering free access to its complete Civil War records collection, consisting of over 96 million records including service records, unit records, POW records and more.
Was: $7.95 per month
Now: Free
Offer ends: 11.59pm MT, 14 April
Search US Civil War records
Get £50 off a subscription to TheGenealogist
Family history website TheGenealogist is currently offering £50 off a one-year diamond subscription, with complete access to all its records.
Was: £139.95
Now: £89.95
Offer ends: 30 April
Subscribe to TheGenealogist
Secrets and Lies conference early bird discount
The Halsted Trust will hold its latest family history conference in Peterborough on 19-21 September 2025. Entitled 'Secrets and Lies', it will feature talks by 18 leading genealogists, plus the chance to network with other family history lovers. The theme will be mysteries, hardship and resilience in our family history. Book now to get an early bird discount on your ticket!
Full ticket price: £429
Early bird price: £379
Offer ends: 31 May
Book your ticket
Get discounts on MyHeritage DNA tests
Get a MyHeritage DNA test for just £33, plus a 30-day free trial of the website, with access to 21 billion historical records.
Was: £79
Now: £35
Get the DNA test
Get discounts on LivingDNA tests
LivingDNA, a leading UK genetic genealogy company, has a sale on all DNA testing kits. You can read more about this product in our LivingDNA review.
Was: £99 (ancestry)/ £129 (wellbeing)/ £115 (ancestry and Neanderthal)
Now: £69/ £99/ £79
Get the tests
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