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LostCousins Genealogy Forums

  1. Welcome to the LostCousins forums

    How to get started if you're new to the forum & more advanced tips for existing users

    1. New forum members start here

      How to get the most from these forums - whether you're an experienced forum user or a beginner
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      New forum members start here

      Sub-Forums

      1. Welcome to the LostCousins forums

      Latest: Welcome! peter, May 3, 2013

    2. How I got started in Family History

      Please use this forum to introduce yourself and to tell other members how you got started in family history.
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      Latest: Origin story? I think I was born this way.... :D Sandra837, Aug 30, 2024
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    3. Where should I post this message?

      If you're not sure where to start a discussion you can post it in this forum so that one of the moderators can advise you
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      Latest: General advice peter, Oct 17, 2013
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    4. Using the forum - advanced tips

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      Latest: Coupon Code Stuart, Dec 22, 2024
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  2. News

    1. Comments on the latest newsletter

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      Latest: 1915 Register peter, Jun 7, 2025
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    2. Latest news

      News that has come out since the latest newsletter was published
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      Latest: Who owned this 17th century notebook? cfbandit, Jun 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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    3. Ongoing discussions

      Ongoing discussions on major topics originally aired in the newsletter
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      Ongoing discussions

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      1. 1921 England & Wales Census

      3. Kate Luard

      4. GRO

      5. Arthur Daly

      Latest: Online presentations peter, Jan 4, 2022

  3. Find living relatives

    How to make the most of the LostCousins site

    1. Key features of the LostCousins site

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      Key features of the LostCousins site

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      1. New or updated features

      2. Useful features you may have missed.....

      Latest: Ancestor/Ahnentafel number peter, Feb 18, 2025
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    2. Members offer their top tips

      If you're an experienced user of the LostCousins site here's an opportunity to share your tips with others
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      Members offer their top tips

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      1. How to decide who to enter

      2. How to save time when entering data

      3. Advanced techniques for experienced users

      Latest: How You can Help Yourself to Taste Success! peter, Jun 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM

    3. Meeting my 'lost cousin'

      What was it like meeting a new cousin for the first time?
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      Latest: 1921 Censuses JohnR65, Oct 17, 2023
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    4. Any questions?

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      Latest: Guild of One Name Studies MRead, Jun 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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    5. Ask Peter

      Posting your question about the LostCousins site here will allow others to benefit (but please don't include personal information)
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      Latest: Problems with 1881 Canadian census entries peter, Mar 16, 2025
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  4. Research techniques

    Improve your own research skills - or help others improve theirs!

    1. Search techniques

      This is the place to learn how to make the best use of resources, whether they're online or offline - and a place where you can share your tips with others.
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      Search techniques

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      3. Search tips - discussion

      Latest: Artificial Intelligence (AI) peter, Jun 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM

    2. Researching at other genealogy websites

      From time to time we all encounter problems or discover handy tips when using Ancestry, Findmypast, FamilySearch and other sites. Sharing our experiences could help others.
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      Researching at other genealogy websites

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      1. Ancestry

      2. Findmypast

      3. FamilySearch

      4. The Genealogist

      5. England & Wales BMD indexes

      Latest: Using Wikitree paulburlinson-ely, Jun 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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    3. How to record information

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      How to record information

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      1. Paper records

      2. Digital records

      Latest: How to record change of sex Susan48, Jul 11, 2022

    4. Family tree programs

      Share information about the program you use, or ask for advice if you're thinking of buying a new program; the fact that a program is listed does NOT imply that is recommended
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      Family tree programs

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      1. General discussion

      2. Family Historian

      3. Family Tree Maker

      4. Roots Magic

      5. Legacy

      6. Genopro

      7. Old discontinued programs

      8. Mac programs

      Latest: FTM 2024 RELEASED! CarolB08, May 17, 2025
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    5. Online family trees

      This forum is for discussion of the function and capabilities of online trees, not their content
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      Latest: Place names in FamilySearch and Ancestry Trees Morris Dancer, Jun 7, 2025
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    6. Family Tree Analyzer

      An essential utility that not only helps you to identify errors and omissions but also helps you to fill the gaps
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      Latest: updating death dates trebor, Mar 25, 2024
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    7. Utilities to download

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      Latest: Parish Locator Software GillyGC, Feb 20, 2022
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  5. DNA

    If you have tested your DNA or are thinking of doing so, you'll find DNA-related discussions here

    1. DNA testing resources

    2. DNA Questions and Answers

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      Latest: managing someone's DNA kath, Apr 15, 2025
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  6. No boundaries

    Topics that are not specific to a particular locality

    1. Wills and probate

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      Latest: Will ordering peter, Feb 26, 2025
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    2. General Genealogical Queries

      For posting general queries about family history. Please note this is not a forum for asking people to find your ancestors.
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      Latest: How do you make a decision between two seemingly equal options? cfbandit, May 28, 2025
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    3. Occupations

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      Occupations

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      1. Occupations

      2. Apprentices

      3. Travellers

      Latest: Beachman's assistant Kate, Mar 16, 2025

    4. More Resources

      If you've got a tip that doesn't fit into any of the other forums in this area, post it here
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      Latest: Newspapers.com canadianbeth, Jan 8, 2022
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    5. Workhouses and the Poor Laws

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      Latest: Our Ancestors and Depression Vio, Apr 8, 2020
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    6. Migration and Travel

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      Migration and Travel

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      2. More resources

      Latest: Settlement of Canadian Prairies 1910s JimP, Apr 21, 2024
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    7. Non-conformist ancestors

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      Latest: Surman Index Yorkshire_Rose, Mar 14, 2025
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    8. Roman Catholic ancestors

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      Latest: Burial in unconsecrated ground Susan48, Nov 26, 2023
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    9. Quaker ancestors

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      Latest: Quaker dating JimP, Jan 17, 2023
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    10. Jewish ancestors

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      Jewish ancestors

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      2. More resources

      Latest: Exploring your Jewish family history - Ancestry blog At home in NZ, Jan 27, 2021
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    11. Military records

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      Military records

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      2. More resources

      Latest: 'The Village' WW1 experience Britjan, Jun 12, 2025
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    12. Adoption

    13. Medicine

      Illnesses, treatments, causes of death, medical records
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      Latest: The midwife made a mistake? Pauline, Jan 20, 2024
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  7. British Isles

    1. More British Isles Resources

      Resources that relate to more than one country
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      Latest: 1939 Re-entered entries webwiz, Nov 2, 2024
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    2. England

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      England

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      2. More English Resources

      3. Bedfordshire

        2. More Bedfordshire resources

      4. Berkshire

        2. More Berkshire Resources

      5. Buckinghamshire

        2. More Buckinghamshire Resources

      6. Cambridgeshire

        2. More Cambridgeshire Resources

      7. Cheshire

        2. More Cheshire resources

      8. Cornwall

        2. More Cornish resources

      9. Cumberland

        2. More Cumberland resources

      10. Derbyshire

        2. More Derbyshire Resources

      11. Devon

        2. More Devon Resources

      12. Dorset

        2. More Dorset resources

      13. County Durham

        2. More County Durham Resources

      14. Essex

        2. More Essex resources

      15. Gloucestershire

        2. More Gloucestershire resources

      16. Hampshire (including the Isle of Wight)

        2. More Hampshire Resources

      17. Herefordshire

        2. More Herefordshire Resources

      18. Hertfordshire

        2. More Hertfordshire Resources

      19. Huntingdonshire

        2. More Huntingdonshire Resources

      20. Kent

        2. More Kent Resources

      21. Lancashire

        2. More Lancashire Resources

      22. Leicestershire

        2. More Leicestershire Resources

      23. Lincolnshire

        2. More Lincolnshire Resources

      24. London

        2. More London Resources

      25. Middlesex

        2. More Middlesex Resources

      26. Norfolk

        2. More Norfolk Resources

      27. Northamptonshire

        2. More Northamptonshire Resources

      28. Northumberland

        2. More Northumberland Resources

      29. Nottinghamshire

        2. More Nottinghamshire Resources

      30. Oxfordshire

        2. More Oxfordshire Resources

      31. Rutland

        2. More Rutland Resources

      32. Shropshire

        2. More Shropshire Resources

      33. Somerset

        2. More Somerset Resources

      34. Staffordshire

        2. More Staffordshire Resources

      35. Suffolk

        2. More Suffolk Resources

      36. Surrey

        2. More Surrey Resources

      37. Sussex

        2. More Sussex Resources

      38. Warwickshire

        2. More Warwickshire Resources

      39. Westmorland

        2. More Westmorland Resources

      40. Wiltshire

        2. More Wiltshire Resources

      41. Worcestershire

        2. More Worcestershire Resources

      42. Yorkshire

        2. More Yorkshire Resources

        3. East Riding

        4. North Riding

        5. West Riding

      Latest: Missing Marriage certificate in FMP and FreeBMD. peter, Apr 4, 2025
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    3. Wales

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      Wales

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      2. More Welsh Resources

      9. Flintshire

      10. Glamorgan

      12. Monmouthshire

      15. Radnorshire

      Latest: Discovering the Welsh Parish Registers with Ancestry At home in NZ, May 9, 2021
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    4. Scotland

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      Scotland

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      2. Angus

      3. Argyll

      4. Ayrshire

      8. Caithness

      9. Clackmannanshire

      18. Lanarkshire

      26. Renfrewshire

      28. Roxburghshire

      32. Sutherland

      34. Wigtownshire

      Latest: Scotland 1921 OUT NOW! peter, Nov 29, 2022
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    5. Ireland

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      Ireland

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      2. More Irish Resources

      Latest: Ancient and Current divisions of Ireland jorghes, Dec 6, 2021
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    6. Isle of Man

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      Latest: COWELL, Cain, Quirk, Cottier, Cooper, Twatch, Crellin 1650-1810 PoTTerTea, Sep 23, 2015
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    7. Channel Islands

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      Latest: WW2 Jersey Kate, Apr 14, 2017
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  8. Rest of the World

    1. Canada

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      Canada

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      2. More Canadian Resources

      Latest: Canadian Great War Project peter, Oct 8, 2024
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    2. New Zealand

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      New Zealand

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      2. More New Zealand Resources

      Latest: The Wilson Collection At home in NZ, Jul 7, 2021
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    3. USA

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      USA

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      2. More US Resources

      Latest: 1940 Census Vio, Feb 4, 2025
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    4. India

      India and the Indian sub-continent, including Ceylon
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      India

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      2. More Indian Resources

      Latest: Found ancestor in Army in India 1862-1878 Fern49, Sep 23, 2017
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    5. Africa

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      Latest: National Archives & Records Service of South Africa Katie Bee, Mar 22, 2023
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    6. West Indies, South and Central America

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      Latest: Mexico raven, Jul 11, 2013
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    7. Middle East

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    8. Australia

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      Australia

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      2. Australia - More resources

      Latest: Trove website to close? MikeD, Dec 17, 2023
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    9. Europe

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      Europe

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      2. Europe - More resources

      Latest: Dutch and Belgian records jorghes, Nov 9, 2024
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    10. General

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      Latest: False assumptions Karen, Nov 3, 2019
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    11. Asia

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      Latest: Miscellanea from Calcutta PhilGee, Jul 9, 2021
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  9. Reviews

    1. NON-FICTION Genealogy-related books

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    2. FICTION - Genealogy mysteries

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    3. Technology

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  10. Peter's Tips

    How to get better value for money

    1. Peter's Tip of the Day

      Some of the offers may only be valid for one day - but they're so good I wanted you to know about them
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    2. Peter's Genealogy Tips

    3. Best of the Rest

      Save money on other things - and you'll have more to spend on your research!

    4. My favourite tip

      Which of Peter's tips has saved you the money, helped you with your family tree - or even made you laugh out loud?
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  11. Genealogy in the Sunshine 2014 overview

    In March 2014 LostCousins members converged on the Rocha Brava resort on Portugal's southern coat
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    Latest: Course timetable trebor, May 5, 2014
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