We're here to help you discover your family story
Whether you're just starting out or trying to break through a stubborn brick wall, Family Tree provides impartial advice to help you build skills, understand DNA, and get more from the major record sites.
We’re here to help… with expert guidance to research your ancestors with confidence.
Whether you’re taking your first steps or tackling long-standing brick walls, we’re here to support you. Explore our tailored learning journeys and guides, designed to help you make the most of our expert guidance and keep your research moving forward…
Start Your Family Tree
Perfect for: first-time researchers
New to genealogy? Our comprehensive beginner guides cover everything from interviewing relatives to using birth certificates and building your first family tree.
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Next Steps
Perfect for: Expanding your research
Ready to expand your research? Learn to use parish records, military records, wills, and newspapers to uncover more about your ancestors' lives.
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Digging Deeper
Perfect for: Breaking through brick walls
Advanced techniques for seasoned researchers. Tackle brick walls, use alternative records, and explore specialized research methods for challenging ancestors.
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DNA Testing
Perfect for: All experience levels
Unlock the power of genetic genealogy. Learn to interpret DNA results, understand matches, and use genetic evidence to enhance your traditional research.
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Expert-led webinars and courses to grow your family history skills
Regular webinars are included in a Family Tree Plus membership, or priced at £10 for non-members. Plus, don't miss our growing library of on-demand courses and webinars and start learning straight away.
02 June 2026 • 19:30
The Family Tree Brickwalls Workshop, 5-week course
Having studied the select combination of techniques that Dr Sophie Kay will teach on the course, you‘ll be equipped with family history tips to help you tackle research problems and brickwalls with confidence...
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27 May 2026 • 12:00
A tour of the Irish 1926 census
Explore the recently released 1926 Irish census: learn how to use it, its history, and how it differs from earlier records, in this special webinar presented by Irish genealogy expert Claire Bradley.
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14 May 2026 • 13:00
Create a home for your family history at WeAre.xyz with Simon Davies, Thursday 14 May, 1pm
Join us for the May Family Tree Bonus Webinar, at which Simon Davies will be demonstrating how you can create a masterful home archive for your family history – complete with trees, maps, stories at more – using the dedicated WeAre.xyz tools. -
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Don't miss the Family Tree Talk Podcast
Join us for genealogical facts, figures and how-to information, heavily laced with speculation, surmise, stories and waffle as Family Tree's Nathan Ward embarks on his family history journey aided and abetted by Family Tree's Helen Tovey. 99% family history guaranteed.
Weekly Episodes
New episodes every Sunday
Whether you're just starting your family tree or you're a seasoned researcher, Family Tree Talk offers practical advice, inspiring stories, and expert insights to help you uncover your family's past.
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Everything you need to grow your family tree with confidence – step by step, at your own pace. Activate your free 7-day pass and access exclusive videos and articles.
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