Family History Record Sources

There are many sources of information for the family historian. One of the easiest places to start is with those in your immediate family. Asking the senior members will invariably provide a good starting point.

Having obtained a good outline from the family it is then time to turn to other records. The links on this page give some examples of source material available in the UK.

• Parish Register Records
• Government Records - includes General Register, Census and Will Records
• Monumental Inscriptions
• IGI Records
• Telephone and Trade Directories