Resources

 

Websites and Resources for Genealogy Research

  • Most of these resources are free to use. The list is comprehensive but there will be other sites available that are not included.
  • Remember whilst a vast number of records are available online there are still records in archives that are not online. It pays to check archives in localities where your ancestors lived to see if they have any further records.

 

Genealogy Tips - Getting Started

 

Local

 

New Zealand

 

Australia

 

United Kingdom

  • Parish Records  FreeReg is to provide free internet searches of UK baptism, marriage and burial parish records.
  • Census Records  FreeCen provides a free-to-view, online, searchable database of 19th century UK census returns.
  • Explore Your Genealogy A unique educational website developed by the Family History Federation.

 

England and Wales       

 

Scotland

 

Ireland

 

Worldwide

  • FamilySearch  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides Family Search free of charge to everyone, regardless of tradition, culture, or religious affiliation. FamilySearch resorces help millions of people around the world discover their heritage and connect with family members. To access records you need to create a free account.
  • FamilySearch Wiki go to the wiki, click on locality and then country to find out what records are available and where.
  • Commonwealth War Graves Commission Caring for the fallen. Free.
  • Find a Grave The world's largest gravestone collection free.

  • Billion Graves the world's largest GPS cemetery database free and paid plans.

  • Cyndi's List A comprehensive list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online.

  • Ancestry Free Indexes A number of free indexes from around the world.

 

Commercial Subscription Sites / DNA Testing companies

 

  • Ancestry World wide Has the largest DNA database 25 million plus.
  • My Heritage World with emphasis on  European DNA testing.
  • FindMyPast Excellent UK records.
  • Family Tree DNA Only company that does YDNA (male line) and MtDNA (female line) plus autosomal DNA testing.
  • 23andMe  DNA testing.
  • Living DNA Ancestry test provides unrivalled worldwide regional breakdowns, with eight times more detail for the British Isles than other companies.