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Who is your family hero?

Uncover the stories of your heroic ancestors with Findmypast’s historical records and newspapers. Discover what your family members were doing during the world wars by beginning your genealogy journey today.

Finding Eli

Our research revealed moving tales of loss and wartime endurance within Laura’s family tree. She traced her great-grandfather Eli’s footsteps, on a journey that took her from Victorian Bristol to the battlefields of Northern France. Discover Eli's story.

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Findmypast’s online tree is the quickest, easiest and most exciting way to explore your past. Start by adding what you already know and our smart hints will get to work.

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With Findmypast, access billions of historical records that contain key details about your ancestors, including the 1921 Census of England and Wales.  

Colourful family stories in black and white

Enrich your family history with personal stories, moments and experiences using the largest collection of British and Irish newspapers online.

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Just like Laura, your family tree is full of incredible stories. What can you discover with our vast collection of historical records and newspaper pages?

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