The England & Wales Census
The England & Wales Census England & Wales Research Guides Censuses are surveys conducted by the government to discover information about the country’s population. These are unique because they include all citizens at the same time and ask the same set of
England & Wales Parish Registers
England & Wales Parish Registers England & Wales Research Guides In addition to aiding in tracing family history back before census records, parish records can provide detailed supporting evidence for research after Civil Registration records began in 1837. In September 1538 a nationwide
England & Wales Parish Chest Records
England & Wales Parish Chest Records England & Wales Research Guides Traditionally, parish registers were kept in a locked chest, known as the “Parish Chest”, in churches for safekeeping. Prior to the Victorian era, the English parish church was a major secular institution.
England and Wales Probates & Wills
England and Wales Probates & Wills England & Wales Research Guides For family historians, wills and other probate documents are invaluable. Even if you believe the deceased left nothing valuable, you should check for the existence of a will. From 1858 onwards, the
England & Wales Birth, Marriage and Death Records
England & Wales Birth, Marriage and Death Records England & Wales Research Guides The civil registration of births, marriages, divorces, and deaths in England and Wales began on 1 July 1837. Prior to that, only churches recorded birth, marriage, and death information. Birth
England & Wales Cemetery Records
England & Wales Cemetery Records England & Wales Research Guides Prior to the introduction of Civil Registration in 1837, Church of England burial registers are the primary source for information about deaths. The Church of England burial registers date back to the 16th
Australia Professions and Occupations
Australia Professions and Occupations Australia Research Guides Finding out what your ancestor’s occupation was might help you unravel the puzzle of why your ancestor resided in a certain place or had no permanent address. How an ancestor made a living influenced their lifestyle,
Australia Probates and Wills
Australia Probates and Wills Australia Research Guides Probate records can be a precious source for family historians as they can give important information about an ancestor and are often the only record where all members of a family may be listed. Records in
Australia Naturalisation and Citizenship Guide
Australia Naturalisation and Citizenship Guide Australia Research Guides Naturalisation records are a useful source of information for identifying the arrival and native location of an immigrant ancestor. Before 1949, there was no legal notion of Australian citizenship. Every Australian, even immigrants who got
Australia Military Records
Australia Military Records Australia Research Guides The military history of Australia spans the nation’s 230-year modern history. The Army in Australia The history of the Army in Australia can be divided into three main groups:British Imperial Forces (1788–1870) – Under the command of the Admiralty
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