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The 1939 Register Has Arrived. Best Sleuthing Hats On!

November 1, 2015 0 Comments
The 1939 Register Has Arrived. Best Sleuthing Hats On!

Spiffing news for genealogists everywhere! Last March findmypast announced plans to release the 1939 Register. And after a L O N G build up (the teases) the project is finally complete…

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1939 Register To Show Ancestors As They Prepare For War

March 29, 2014 0 Comments
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…

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UK Census Dates

October 13, 2013 0 Comments
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.

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Census Records – A Beginners Guide

July 28, 2013 0 Comments
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?

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