Sarah Cridland
Hello, I'm Sarah Cridland and I've been tracing both my own and other people's family history for almost 10 years now. I created Unlock Your Family Tree to share the tips, tricks and knowledge I have built up over the years, and hopefully help you unlock your family tree...
Manchester Non-Conformist Records Added To Ancestry
Ancestry has added over 400,000 non-conformist records from Manchester this week. Going as far back as 1758, the collection covers baptisms, marriages and burials for several non-conformist congregations.
1939 Register To Show Ancestors As They Prepare For War
Findmypast have announced plans to digitise and publish the 1939 Register. This is the most exciting record release for family historians since the 1911 census! Here’s a quick overview of the 1939 National Register and what it can offer family historians…
Guinness Employee Records Now Available On Ancestry
Did your ancestor work for Ireland’s iconic brewer? Ancestry has teamed up with the Guinness Storehouse to bring its online database of employee records one step closer to Ancestry users…
UK Census Dates
Here is a list of all the UK censuses taken so far, the exact date they were taken and the availability of the records. Plus, find out how you can use the dates to avoid a “Grrr, I’ve just wasted £9.25 on the wrong birth certificate” moment.
First Steps To Tracing Your Family Tree
So are you ready to start tracing your family tree? Itching to start searching for records online? STOP! Start with these simple steps first to get the most from your research (and make sure you trace the right family)…
Census Records – A Beginners Guide
The census records offer us a chance to peer through the window of our ancestor’s home every ten years and see how the last decade has treated them. So how far back can we go and what do the census records tell us?
How To Order A Birth, Marriage or Death Certificate
If you know when and where a specific birth, marriage or death was registered it is possible to order a copy of the record in the form of a birth, marriage or death certificate…
Using The GRO Index To Find Births, Marriages and Deaths
The GRO Index is a key resource in tracing your family tree. It offers a list of all births, marriages and deaths registered in England and Wales since civil registration began.
How Do I Find My Family Tree? A Beginner’s Guide
To find your family tree you will need to think like a detective. Begin your journey into your family’s past with Unlock Your Family Tree’s essential beginners guide…
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