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Don't let all your family history research go to waste. Chris Paton explains how to share the stories you uncover with your family this Christmas

Discover your Scottish ancestry with the help of these free Scottish ancestry records online

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.

Debbie Kennett, author of DNA and Social Networking, explains why DNA testing is increasingly important in family history research.

The best family tree gifts for the family historian or genealogist in your life

Discover the history of the RNLI and how to search newly-released free online RNLI records

An Anglican or nonconformist clergyman in your family tree can be a treat for genealogists, says Jonathan Scott

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Jonathan Scott picks UK genealogy forums where family historians can share the benefits of their experience

If someone in your family history served in the Army during the Second World War, here's how to track down their records

Discover how to learn family history skills with our pick of the best online and correspondence genealogy courses

Don't miss our guide to choosing the best family history website, and the pros and cons of Ancestry, Findmypast, TheGenealogist and MyHeritage

Find out how to search the UK census by address and discover more about your house and the homes of your ancestors

The Scottish court and criminal system is distinct from that of England and Wales. Nell Darby explains the best websites to find Scottish ancestors who fell foul of the law

Discover the notorious bodysnatchers - including Burke and Hare - who stole corpses to sell to anatomy schools

Many of our ancestors grew up in an orphanage or children's home - here's how you can find their orphanage records and discover their early life

Brad Argent, Ancestry's expert on DNA Journey, spoke to Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine about making the latest series

We consider the advantages of using family history software to start your family tree, and the pros and cons of RootsMagic, Family Tree Maker, Family Historian, Heredis, Legacy 10 and MacFamily Tree 10

When Adrian Stone's mum fell ill, he was compelled to research her heritage. A decade and 6,000 ancestors on, he has made some amazing finds that have led him from Jamaica to his African roots.

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Did your ancestor serve in the Merchant Navy? Find out how to trace him with our guide to the best websites