Welcome to Families Unearthed
1You have reached FamiliesUnearthed.com, a site to list your family history, and to help you in your search for your ancestors and other family members.
Here are a few genealogy resources that will help you in your searching.
Genealogy Searching
- Search this Site - search the pages and databases of this website
- Genelaogy Search Engine - a search of selected genealogy sites on the net.
- Genealogy Search Tips: A few ideas to start you on your way to finding all about your ancestors.
- Tips for Seaching Online.
Census Dates
If you are aware of the date that the English census was conducted, it can help in determining the correct date of birth [more]
Getting Started
The first step is the most important step [more]
Name Resources
- Some nationalities and cultures use specific naming conventions that can help you in your search for family members [more]
- Name Abbreviations - a list of some common and uncommon shorthand versions of names
- Nicknames - if your ancestor used a nickname, you may be looking for the wrong name. See this comprehensive list of nicknames.
Families online
Here are the four families that I am linked to, and the genealogy web pages that are on this site in more detail.
- Mason Family - from Victoria, Australia
- Wood Family - from Yorkshire, England and Victoria Australia
- Reilly Family - from Perth, Western Australia
- Lagana Family - from Perth, Western Australia