Family History

Genealogy websites and databases allow you to research your family history

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• Ancestry.com: Ancestry.com is one of the largest and most well-known genealogy websites, offering access to a vast collection of records, family trees, and DNA testing services.

• FamilySearch.org: FamilySearch is a free genealogy website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It provides access to various historical records and collaborative family trees.

• MyHeritage: MyHeritage is a genealogy platform that offers access to historical records, a family tree builder, and DNA testing services.

• FindAGrave: FindAGrave is a cemetery and burial records database, including photos of tombstones. It can be a valuable resource for locating ancestors' graves.

• Fold3: Fold3 specializes in military records, including historical military documents, photos, and personal stories about veterans.

• National Archives (U.S.): The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides access to a wide range of historical documents, including census, military service, and immigration records.

• Cyndi's List: Cyndi's List is a comprehensive directory of genealogy resources and websites organized by category and topic.

• Archives.com: Archives.com offers access to various genealogy records, including vital records, census data, and more.

• Ellis Island Database: The Ellis Island Database allows you to search for immigrant ancestors who passed through Ellis Island and other U.S. ports.

• RootsWeb: RootsWeb is a free online community with genealogy resources, including user-contributed family trees, message boards, and databases.

• American Ancestors (NEHGS): American Ancestors, by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, provides access to many historical records and resources focusing on New England ancestry.

• The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS)is a network of genealogy societies providing resources and support for family historians.

• Chronicling Illinois: A database of digitized historical newspapers from the state of Illinois

• The National Archives (UK): The UK National Archives provides access to historical documents, including census records, military service records, and wills.

• Library and Archives Canada: This database offers access to Canadian genealogical records, including census data and immigration records.

• JewishGen: JewishGen is a valuable resource for Jewish genealogy, providing access to a wide range of records related to Jewish ancestry.

• Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library: The DAR Library's GRS database includes genealogical records and research materials related to American Revolutionary War ancestors.

• National Archives and Records Administration (NARA): NARA provides access to U.S. federal records, including census data, military records, and immigration records.

• Ellis Island Records: This database offers access to passenger arrival records for immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island, New York.

• The UK BMD Indexes cover England and Wales births, marriages, and deaths and provide valuable information for UK-based genealogy.

• ScotlandsPeople: ScotlandsPeople provides access to Scottish genealogical records, including birth, marriage, and death.

• Irish Genealogy: This Irish government website offers access to various historical records, including civil registration records.

• Norwegian Digital Archives: The Digital Archives of Norway provide access to Norwegian historical records and censuses.

• Swedish National Archives: The Swedish National Archives' website offers access to Swedish genealogical records and historical documents.

• UK National Archives: The UK National Archives provides access to historical records related to British and Commonwealth ancestry.

• Canadian Genealogy Centre: The Canadian Genealogy Centre offers access to various Canadian genealogy resources, including census and immigration records.

• The USGenWeb Project: A volunteer-driven project that provides free access to genealogy resources organized by the U.S. state and county.

• AccessGenealogy: Offers free genealogy resources, including census records, Native American records, and more.

• FreeBMD (UK): A volunteer project providing free access to birth, marriage, and death records from England and Wales.

• FindMyPast: A genealogy website focusing on British and Irish records, including census data, parish records, and military records.

• The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA): Provides access to digital collections and archives from libraries and cultural institutions across the United States.

• Trove (Australia): The National Library of Australia's Trove platform offers access to a wide range of Australian historical resources, including newspapers, photographs, and more.

• One-Step Web Pages by Stephen P. Morse: A set of free tools and databases to assist with genealogical research, especially for locating immigrants arriving in the United States.

• HathiTrust Digital Library: A digital library offering access to a vast collection of books, newspapers, and manuscripts, which can be useful for historical research.

• Newspapers.com: A subscription-based service that provides access to a vast archive of historical newspapers from the United States and other countries.

• Chronicling America (Library of Congress): Offers free access to a large collection of digitized historic American newspapers.

• Afrigeneas: A resource for African American genealogy, offering databases, forums, and research guides.

• The German Genealogy Group (GGG): A resource for those researching German and German-American ancestry, with databases and research tools.

• The New York Public Library Digital Collections: Provides access to a wide range of digitized materials, including photographs, manuscripts, and more.

• The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation: Offers access to passenger arrival records for immigrants who came through Ellis Island and the Port of New York.

• The WorldGenWeb Project: A global volunteer project that provides free genealogy resources organized by country and region.

• HeritageQuest Online: Often accessible for free through many libraries, this resource provides access to various genealogy records, including census data and historical books.

• Archives of Ontario (Canada): Offers access to historical records and resources related to Ontario, Canada, including vital records, land records, and more.

• The National Archives of Ireland: Provides access to Irish genealogy resources, including census records, wills, and land records.

• The Polish Genealogical Society of America: A resource for those researching Polish ancestry, offering databases and research guidance.

• GenealogyBank: A subscription-based service with a vast collection of historical newspapers, obituaries, and other records.

• The British Newspaper Archive: Offers access to millions of pages of historical newspapers from the United Kingdom.

• The Italian Genealogical Group: A resource for Italian and Italian-American genealogy research, providing databases and tools.

• Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International: Focuses on genealogy research for individuals with Czech and Slovak ancestry.

• RootsIreland: Provides access to various Irish genealogy records, including church and civil registration (subscription-based) records.

• Swedish American Genealogical Society: A resource for individuals researching Swedish and Swedish-American genealogy.

• The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS): Offers a subscription-based platform with a wealth of genealogical resources, including American, British, and Irish records.

• Library and Archives Canada: Provides access to Canadian genealogy records, including census and military service records.

• The National Library of Wales: Offers access to a wide range of Welsh genealogy resources, including newspapers, maps, and manuscripts.