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Did your ancestors fight in the Napoleonic Wars? Here's how to find out
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A complete guide to building your family tree
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Here's everything you should know about UK census records, from the 1921 Census to the present day
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Your go-to guide to the extensive Royal Archives Collection on Findmypast
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The definitive guide to Findmypast's marriage records
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A beginner's guide to using birth, marriage and death records for family history
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Diversity and diaspora in the 1921 Census
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Were your ancestors caught up in the Irish War of Independence?
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What does it take to bring the 1921 Census of England & Wales online?
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Here's what it was like to take a national census back in 1921
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21 ways to make the most of the 1921 Census
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The 1921 Census is now online for the very first time
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Are you related to royalty?
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5 Fascinating Welsh Record Collections You May Have Missed
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Gain a global view of your family's past by connecting census records
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5 essential tips to remember when searching census records
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Discover who lived in a house generations ago with address search
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How to find incredible old school photos in our family history records
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The essential guide to Findmypast's global military records
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