Discoveries
We love hearing what you’ve found in our online genealogy records and making some fascinating discoveries of our own. Send your stories to [email protected] and in the meantime, enjoy perusing all the amazing ‘wow’ moments we’ve already helped create.
What we’ve discovered about Liz Truss’s fascinating family history
Discover Hollywood stardom and dive into Angela Lansbury's family tree
10 amazing finds and faces in the 1921 Census
Genealogists in 1921: discover a profession that stands the test of time
Remembering Prince Philip through photographs from historical newspapers
Who were the real Peaky Blinders?
The scandalous Edwardian fake heiress who took the press by storm
Where were the Royal family living in the 1921 Census?
Who was Jack the Ripper? The answer may be hidden in our family records
Heroes and villains in Tom Hiddleston’s family tree
Findmypast's Irish newspaper archives unlocked the grisly details of my grandfather's murder
Who were the real Bridgertons?
The amazing historical LGBT figures you might not know
We've unlocked hidden branches in Joe Biden's family tree
My grandfather's World War 2 diaries have brought his incredible experiences to life
How I found out I'm descended from a Mayflower crew member
How a simple search for an ancestor can unlock way more than you expect
Here's why there used to be so many Christmas Day weddings
We've discovered the first African-born Irish speaker in our records
