Family History

Countries and Regions

Ancestry Library Edition
Available free in Bedfordshire libraries. Click the link or the logo at the top of the 'Local and family history A-Z' page. To see a list of records for each country or region, at the home page click 'Search' tab, then scroll down and under 'Browse by location' click the required region, then click the required country. At the list of records, click the 'View all...' link under each category
http://www.galaxy.bedfordshire.gov.uk/ webingres/ bedfordshire/ vlib/ 0.local_studies/ local_studies_a_z.htm

Ancestry.com
To find what resources the site includes on a country, click 'Search' at the home page, then scroll down and under 'Browse by location' click the required region then click the required country. At the list of records, click the 'View all...' link under each category
http://www.ancestry.com/

Canada Censuses
Free searching and viewing of indexes to several Canadian censuses. Indexes produced by volunteers
http://www.automatedgenealogy.com/

Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
An extensive list of links. Look for the country you need in the A-Z list
http://cyndislist.com

Every Generation
Includes links to resources on African and Caribbean countries
http://www.everygeneration.co.uk/

Family History and Genealogy Resources
Links to sites, articles and information sheets for several countries
http://pricegen.com/ resources.htm

Familysearch
Click the 'Search' tab then click 'Research guidance' for guides to individual countries
http://www.familysearch.org/

Genealogy World
A marvellous site for those interested in South African family history. The introductory guide is aimed at those who are beginning their research into South African ancestry
http://www.genealogyworld.net/

Genuki
The main menu includes a link to worldwide genealogy newsgroups and mailing lists
http://www.genuki.org.uk/

HellenicGenealogyGeek.com
For all things Greek. A useful place to start tracing ancestors with information on the website free of charge. Start with the link ' 'How to' for Greek Genealogy'
http://web.me.com/ hellenicgenealogy/ Site/ Welcome.html

Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
Includes census, immigration, land and military records, tips for beginners, where to find records not held at LAC, and further links. Also has some searchable databases. Published sources include family histories and indexes to church records, cemeteries and newspapers.
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/ family-history/ index-e.html

Moving Here
Resources on Caribbean, Irish, Jewish and South Asian backgrounds, in the 'Tracing your roots' section
http://www.movinghere.org.uk/

New Zealand Birth, Marriage and Death Historical Records
Free to search online the New Zealand births, marriages and deaths indexes and to view results giving family names and years/registration numbers. There is a charge for additional products
http:/// www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/ Home/

WorldGenWeb Project
A site made up of regional and country websites. Click 'Country index' under the heading 'Resources' for country links
http://www.worldgenweb.org/

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Page last updated: 6 February 2012