Celebrating Black British History: why we’re remembering Black British firsts
How rare is your surname?
Researching this WW1 grave helped honour a forgotten hero and reunite a family from across the world
Genealogists in the 1921 Census of England and Wales: discover a profession that stands the test of time
Preserving the story of your ancestry: our expert guide to writing your family history
Taylor Swift’s family tree shines with love, heartbreak and the triumph of the human spirit
Labourers and landed gentry: Kate Middleton’s family tree
Venus Williams and the Tennis family: we made some surprising Wimbledon discoveries with our census records
Where were the Royal family living in the 1921 Census?
From domestic servants to Prime Minister: Theresa May's Family Fortunes
Discover the surprising romances and shadowy figures within Michael Palin's family tree
What was it like to be in London on Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) in 1945?
Census records unlocked a shocking family story I knew nothing about
Have we found Audrey Hepburn in WW2 England?
Disappearing British surnames: is your last name about to go extinct?
Findmypast's Irish newspaper archives unlocked the gruesome details of my grandfather's murder
Ancestors that made headlines: Community discoveries from our newspaper archive
This is the remarkable story of trailblazing scientist Aphra Wilson
The Kray twins' family tree: an East End dynasty stretching back over a century
We've uncovered the REAL Great Escapers in our Prisoner of War Records
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