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20 Unmissable Resources for Tracing British and Irish Ancestors

If you’ve got British or Irish ancestors, you need Findmypast. It’s that simple. Here, we countdown 20 must-search record collections for British Isles family research

Starting your Family History Journey

Join three of Findmypast's in-house experts: Paul Nixon, Estelle Calfe and Alex Cox, as they introduce you to the fascinating, sometimes maddening, but always rewarding, world of genealogy and show you how to find your ancestors and discover their stories.

The Findmypast Search Masterclass

Watch this video masterclass and you'll acquire the skills to search Findmypast with ease, safe in the knowledge you’ll never miss an ancestor again.

Social History for Genealogists | Findmypast Masterclass

Discover how to add colour and depth to your family tree using a wide range of social history records.

Finding Elusive Female Ancestors: 8 Essential Tips - Findmypast Masterclass

It can be tricky tracing female ancestors on your family tree. This expert masterclass will give you the advice you need to make it easier.

3 Ways to Trace Wartime Ancestors | Findmypast

In this exclusive masterclass, we focus on 3 unique family history resources and show you how to use them to find out more about your wartime ancestors.

Unlocking Roman Catholic Records | Masterclass | Findmypast

If there are Catholics in your family history, this masterclass will help you to take your research further by showing you how to make the most of Findmypast’s unique Catholic Heritage Archive.

Secrets to Successful Irish Family Research | Masterclass | Findmypast

Is it possible to do Irish family history research when so many historical records have been destroyed? It certainly is and this video masterclass shares insider tips to show you how.

Finding Family Down Under

Join Findmypast Australia’s Country Manager, Vicki Dawson as she helps you uncover your family history in Australia

Understanding the Census of England and Wales

This webinar with census record expert John Hanson, looks at the history of the census, explains its changes over time and most importantly, explains the reasons why you may not be able to locate your ancestor in the records.