Researching your Family History Online In Simple Steps, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (October 31, 2011) © 2012

  • Heather Morris
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Title overview

This title helps the reader understand how to go about researching their family tree, starting with the basics.

This practical book will have you achieving immediate results using:

  • a friendly, visual approach
  • simple language
  • practical, task-based examples
  • large, full-colour screenshots.

Discover everything you want to know about using online tools and services to research your family history in this easy-to-use guide; from the most essential tasks that you’ll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you’ll encounter.

 

Table of contents

  • Top 10 Online Research Tips
  • 1. Review genealogy basics
  • 2. Get started on the internet
  • 3. Search census data 
  • 4. Find birth, marriage and death information
  • 5. Explore the National Archives
  • 6. Trace family migrants
  • 7. Join ancestry.co.uk
  • 8. Join findmypast.co.uk
  • 9. Connect with others online
  • 10. Use DNA testing to support your research
  • 11. Continue your search with other sources
  • Top 10 Online Research Problems Solved

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