Exploring your family history has become really popular, and it's easy to see why. Understanding where you come from and who your ancestors were helps you understand yourself. That's what ExploreGenealogy is about. We cover everything from your first steps in tracing your family tree through to more complex work, like reading old Latin documents.
The internet means you can now go back several generations without leaving home, and we guide you through the whole process. Once you get hooked, we show you where to look next, what records matter, and how to organise everything properly.
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Try our Record Availability Checker free, here on this site →Whether your ancestors came from overseas or branches of your family emigrated, we help you follow the paper trail. It's genuinely absorbing. You might not discover royal connections, but you'll definitely find interesting things about your family's past and how people actually lived centuries ago.
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