Tracing Your Ancestors

Getting Started

• Find out useful hints and tips on how to start your family history research.

Surrey History Centre

• Find out more about Surrey's main family history resource.

Surrey Archives and History

• Visit the Surrey County Council website to find out aa vast amount of archive information to aid you in your research. Opens in a new window

Online Resources
The following sites may be of use to the amateur genealogist in tracing their family roots. If you are setting out on genealogical research some or all of the following details will be needed to get you started.

• Full Name
• Date of Birth - date/time/place
• Christening - date/time/place
• Marriage - date/time/place
• Death - date
• Profession/occupation details

Please note some database may charge. The attached list is simply for information only and does not imply endorsement by Surrey Heath Borough Council or Surrey Heath Museum