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10 reasons to start researching your family history
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10 reasons to start researching your family history

Why do people get into family history research? For some, it’s a dusty photograph in a box or a family rumour passed down through generations. Whatever the reason, once you … 10 reasons to start researching your family historyRead more

The 1901 Scottish census: a window into everyday life
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The 1901 Scottish census: a window into everyday life

If you’ve started tracing your Scottish ancestors, you’ll quickly come across census records. And while all census years are helpful, the 1901 Scottish census holds a special charm. It gives … The 1901 Scottish census: a window into everyday lifeRead more

Start with what you Know: The easiest way to begin your family tree
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Start with what you Know: The easiest way to begin your family tree

So you want to build a family tree? Well you’re officially a budding genealogist. But before you go signing up for twenty different genealogy sites or diving into census records … Start with what you Know: The easiest way to begin your family treeRead more

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