Introduction In recent years, more and more people in the UK have been interested in securing an Irish passport—especially since Brexit has changed travel and residency rights for UK citizens. For many, an Irish passport...
Whether you are a Jewish researcher, or a non-Jewish researcher, if you are on this site, you probably want to know more about the history of Jewish surnames to help you with family history. We...
What adoption records are online? Which adoption records are available for free? You may have very little information to begin with. Perhaps you are an adoptee yourself, or maybe one or both of your parents...
How to find my father with just a name? This is a very commonly asked question. People have been given a name of their father, but they know very little about him. He may have...
The rise and popularity of family history websites has enabled people to investigate questions from long ago. Many of us have gaps in our family history, where we simply do not have the full details...
Louise Baldock, founder and director of Finding Families, works with her team on hundreds of private cases for clients every year. She is also a consultant and case solver for Davina, Nicky and Ariel at...
This 40 minute film was made for an appearance at The Genealogy Show in Spring 2022. It takes us through what DNA is, and how it can be used to work out who our birth...
DNA Genealogy is a mix of two disciplines: understanding how DNA works and how it is distributed amongst biological families, and good old-fashioned family history. Here we will share some tools and websites that you...
Understanding precise family relationships People can use terms like cousin quite loosely. However, in genealogical terms, and particularly when working on DNA genealogy, it is vital to understand exactly how people are related and get...
Which company should I use to test my DNA? There are a number of companies offering tests, and each has a slightly different offer. There are various studies online which evaluate the different options, and...
