22 August 2025
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TheGenealogist has recently released a collection of nearly 200,000 names covering doctors, nurses and medical staff from the mid 1800s to mid 1900s.
The new records include:
- The Medical Register 1897;
- The Medical Register 1906;
- The Medical Register 1939;
- Medical Directory for Ireland 1856;
- Register of Nurses for Scotland 1947;
- Register of Nurses for Scotland 1948.
Explore the record collections for details such as:
- qualifications
- training
- addresses
- and career histories.
Use the filters to drill down to find collections of interest in TheGenealogist
Use the bookmarks to navigate the digitised publication and find useful background material
Mark Bayley, Head of Content at TheGenealogist, stated: “These directories provide a detailed snapshot of the lives of medical professionals, from the pioneers who broke barriers to the everyday practitioners who served their communities. For family historians, they offer an invaluable source of biographical detail that can bring your ancestor’s story to life.'
The records are available to Diamond subscribers to TheGenealogist.
Explore the case study of Sophie Jex-Blake and her quest to become a doctor on TheGenealogist website
