Researching family history
A guide to resources to help you trace your family tree, using records held at The National Archives and elsewhere.
Looking for an ancestor who served in the armed forces? See researching military history.
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Census records
Census records for England and Wales from 1841 to 1911 are available online. -
Births, marriages and deaths
For copies of birth, adoption, marriage and death certificates after 1837, see the Directgov website.
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Passenger lists
Search and download lists of ship passengers who arrived in or left the UK between 1878 and 1960. -
Wills
Some wills from 1384 to 1858 are available online.
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Divorce
The National Archives holds some records of divorces heard in the Supreme Court. -
Non-conformist records
Find records of births, baptisms, marriages, deaths and burials recorded by non-conformist churches.
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Death duties
Details of wills and bequests for estates between 1796 and 1903.
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Name changes
Searching for people who changed their name by deed poll.
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The genealogist's internet: new edition
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Census: The Expert Guide
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