Free genealogy records

Free genealogy records and websites to help you search for your ancestors and save money. Find your ancestors the frugal way!

If you're new to genealogy, you might be feeling overwhelmed. No need. Start with these entry-level genealogy records, and you'll be climbing your tree in no time. I've worked with numerous beginning genealogists, plus I was one 30 years ago. The following record types are the easiest to access and provide many quick wins while building your family tree. While it's tempting to explore all the hints genealogy websites offer, stay focused on these record collections first. Before we begin…

Want to know how to look up your ancestors for free? I'll teach you ways to find information about your ancestors without having to pay a subscription.

Yes, free genealogy sites do exist. Here's how to avoid spending money on ancestry research without limiting your tree.

Chances are you have some paper files in your genealogy records. But how can you organize them? Here’s one method of getting that paper under control.

Where to find free genealogy books online looks at where you can find free genealogy books and gives some examples of what you can find.

Record References Don’t waste time searching for records that don’t exist—these cheat sheets list available records and time periods. Here’s a list of the cheat sheets currently available in this category. Check back often as we’ll continue to add new ones. Naturalization Laws Timeline What laws might have affected your...

These free genealogy research forms are perfect for tracking records and organizing your files.

Obituaries are genealogy gold dust. You can learn key details about their life. Here’s how to find obituaries and how to use the clues in them.

Do you like to search for genealogy records for your ancestors for Free? Duh. I have about 40 websites that I frequently use. Some have digitized records in their collections. Some have links to collections that can be searched or browsed. Some include transcribed records. And some have useful genealogical educational information. All of the