10 of the weirdest names in history
Some of the weirdest names we've found in family history records
Mitchell and Kenyon: Who were they, and where can I view their films?
Edwardian film pioneers Mitchell and Kenyon captured some of the earliest film of our ancestors' daily lives
Ernie Wise and June Whitfield among celebrities in newly-opened WW2 records
Records of famous Brits are among those newly opened to the public on the 1939 Register
Pass it on: how a cancer diagnosis inspired one man to consider his legacy
Small acts of kindness make an enormous difference during the most difficult times, as one son and his mother discovered
How to find passenger lists for ships
Simon Wills explains where to find online passenger list collections for ancestors who travelled overseas
Nonconformist family history: The best websites
Who were the nonconformists, and how can you find nonconformists in your family history? Discover more with our guide to the best websites
6.5 million nonconformist records added to MyHeritage
MyHeritage has added two major new collections of nonconformist records
Are you descended from Vikings? The surnames in your family tree that could reveal Norse roots
Some of the most common surnames of Viking origin in English and what they mean
The best special offers online for family historians
Get discounts on DNA tests and digital subscriptions to Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine with our special offers roundup
The best genealogy courses available now
Discover how to learn family history skills with our pick of the best online and correspondence genealogy courses
Getting started
How to start a family tree
Who Do You Think You Are? family history expert Laura Berry shares her tips on how to start a family tree
How to find birth, marriage and death records
We explain how to easily find birth, marriage and death records in the UK for family history research
What UK census records are available online?
UK census records are a crucial family history resource, but when was the census taken and where can you find census records including free census websites?
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Who were the Huguenots?
Kathy Chater explains how to trace Huguenot ancestors - Protestant refugees fleeing religious persecution in France - in your family history
18th century history: What was life like in Britain in the 18th century?
Trace your family in 18th century England and discover what their lives were like with these history websites
Gypsy surnames: How to tell if you have Gypsy ancestry
What are the most common Gypsy surnames and first names, and how can you tell if you have Gypsy ancestry? Find out with our guide
Long Lost Family: What is it, and when is it on TV?
When is the new series of Long Lost Family, and who are the people featured?
New online records can help you uncover more about your Royal Navy ancestors
Tracing Royal Naval records often leads to stories of courage, service and sacrifice. A new, exclusive and growing archive on Findmypast means you can now uncover more tales of your seafaring forebearers
The 1921 census - everything you need to know!
The 1921 census for England and Wales is now available online. Here is everything you need to know about the 1921 census including how to access it and what it will tell you.
Find old photos of your house online
Jonathan Scott shares some of the best websites for finding old photographs of your house or street including aerial photographs
Are you descended from Vikings? The surnames in your family tree that could reveal Norse roots
Some of the most common surnames of Viking origin in English and what they mean
Scottish ancestry: How to find free Scottish records online
Discover your Scottish ancestry with the help of these free Scottish ancestry records online