When will the 1926 Irish census be released?
Discover when the 1926 Irish census will be released, and how to use the existing Irish census records in your family history research
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America's Library of Congress has discovered a new recording of a 1932 speech by pioneering pilot Amelia Earhart
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“I feel betrayed by my father”: Shock revelations as Nazi Party membership records go online
A new searchable database of Nazi party memberships has caused eye-opening discoveries for thousands of families
NAAFI in WW2: The true story
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What is a second cousin? Cousin relationships explained
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How to find obituaries
Don't miss the family stories you can uncover in your ancestors' obituaries
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The historic Spitfire is taking to the skies to mark its 90th anniversary - here's where to see the flight path
Is Miranda Priestly based on Anna Wintour? Maybe - but Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep are definitely related
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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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Irish census records and census substitutes: Where to find them
Although many have been destroyed, Irish census records and their substitutes are still essential tools for anyone researching their Irish roots
Where can I view old electoral registers?
Electoral registers list everyone who was eligible to vote in a given constituency - and are a great way to find where your ancestors lived
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
How to find adoption records in the UK
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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
Scottish wills: How to find them
How do Scottish wills work and where can you find them online?