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I've managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can't believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don't need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
Stuart
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Findmypast really helped me with research to build both mine and my husband's trees. It does get really interesting, and I am still continuing years later.
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I have been using FMP for more than a decade. I have seen it get better and better and my family tree gets bigger and fuller as more content arrives. The online trees and related cross searches are really useful.
Mary
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Delve deeper into your British and Irish history, and beyond
We're based in Britain and our whole team is devoted to helping you understand the ins and outs and the ups and downs of your family’s history.
Our friendly Dundee-based customer support team, expert advice and Facebook community are all here to help you on your genealogy journey.
Trace your family tree in three easy steps
1. Start with who you know
Tell us a few details about yourself, then add what you know about other family members like parents and grandparents. We'll start our detective work in the background.
2. Follow hints to delve deeper
When we've found something interesting for you in our records, we'll send you a hint. We might dig up a new detail about someone on your tree, or lead you to whole new branch of your family.
3. Grow your family tree
We'll help you choose what to add to your tree so you can tell your family story your own way. The more detail you add, the more hints you get – so you can keep delving deeper.
Each hint leads you to a discovery
Start building with free birth and marriage hints
Grow your family tree from the ground up with free civil birth and civil marriage records that document some of the biggest days of your ancestors' lives.
Add whole households with census hints
Add whole branches of family members to your family tree with census records and understand their lives, livelihoods and lifestyles.
Uncover life stories with lots more hints
Our archives are full of valuable details that help you understand the paths taken by your ancestors. Fill your tree with stories about their everyday lives, their work and their relationships.
Explore the British royal family tree
Have you always thought you might be related to royalty? Explore King Charles III’s lineage and get to know how our family tree builder works before you get started for yourself.
Share your tree with family and friends
Don't keep your discoveries to yourself. Invite family and friends to view your tree, so you can share your hard work with the people it means the most to.
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