Tutorial: Find Records at the UK National Archives Website
Use the UK National Archives’ website to find British genealogy records, both there and elsewhere.
Read More1921 UK Census Worksheet Free Download
Receive your free copy of our 1921 UK Census Worksheet by clicking the button below. Get the Worksheet in PDF format:
Read MoreHow to Find Your Ancestors in the 1921 UK Census Premium
Discover what the recently released 1921 UK census can teach you about your English and Welsh ancestors.
Read MoreGenealogy Q&A: Missing Birth Records in England and Wales Premium
Does your ancestor have missing or conflicting birth dates? For English and Welsh ancestors, a bit of civil registration history can help lead you in the right direction.
Read MoreThe Top British Genealogy Websites
Rule, Britannia (research)! Discover your English and Welsh ancestors’ records in these must-search British genealogy websites.
Read MoreCase Study: US Genealogy Finds in England Premium
One US researcher brings home surprising souvenirs from trips to England, including a Civil War photo and a lump of coal.
Read MoreSign up for the Family Tree Newsletter
Plus, you'll receive our 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms PDF as a special thank you!
Get Your Free Genealogy Forms
"*" indicates required fields
Finding English & Welsh Ancestry in UK Census Records Premium
We'll let you in on search secrets to find your English and Welsh ancestors in UK census records.
Read More5 Tips for Finding Your English Ancestors Online
There's no shortage of British genealogy records to document your family history. Follow these steps to find your English ancestors online.
Read MoreDeciphering English Parish Records Step-by-Step Premium
In 1537, a law required Church of England ministers to record all baptisms, marriages and burials in their parishes, beginning no later than Jan. 1, 1538. A parish would record all events together in the same book until 1754, when legislation dictated that marriages be recorded in a separate book...
Read MoreChapman Codes and Why They Matter for English Genealogy Research
Looking for locations of English ancestors? Here's a list of pre-1974 British counties and their Chapman codes.
Read More