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Over 3.5 million individuals added 26 July 2024![]() We are delighted to announce the release of a comprehensive collection of 1930-35 directories. This addition features over 3.5 million individuals, providing genealogy enthusiasts with an unparalleled opportunity to trace their ancestors and explore family histories during the first half of this transformative decade of the 1930s. The newly available directories offer information on individuals, businesses, and localities, making it easier than ever to uncover the lives of your ancestors. Rich Detail and Coverage: With over 3.5 million listings, these directories provide details about individuals' professions, addresses, and local businesses, offering a snapshot of life in the first half of the 1930s. Geographical Diversity: The collection covers various regions, including Sussex, Warwickshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Dorsetshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Westmorland, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and many more, extending even to the Channel Islands, Malta and New Zealand. Enhanced Research Capabilities: Researchers can delve into trade directories and phone books to uncover ancestors' occupations, residences, and social engagements, providing a holistic view of their lives. The 1930s, also known as the Great Slump, was a period of economic and social upheaval. Understanding how your ancestors navigated these challenging times can provide profound insights into your family's resilience and adaptability. |
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Free Military Records Released to Commemorate D-Day 05 June 2024![]() In time to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day on 6th June, we have added United States WWII Army Enlistment Records (1938-1946) to our Free Records Collection. In these records, we can find the names and particulars of American soldiers who joined up to serve their country and fight for freedom. These records provide detailed information about enlistment dates, service branches, ranks, and more about US soldiers from this time. While Operation Overlord, the code name for the Battle of Normandy, was an Allied operation consisting of British, Canadian and other Allied nations' troops, the Americans provided the bulk of the soldiers for the Liberation of Europe on 6 June 1945, and so this new record set will have many of the young men who fought in D-Day listed. |
1.8 Million New Military Records Now Online 24 May 2024![]() We have just added 1.8 million individuals to our Military Collection with our latest release of Army Lists from 1837 to 1959. Family history research often requires scouring military records to uncover the career details of ancestors who had served in the British Army. A key resource for such research are the officially published Army Lists that provide comprehensive details about officers and warrant officers, including their ranks, regiments, and service appointments. Subscribers to TheGenealogist can now access an extensive collection of digitised Army Lists, which can significantly enhance their understanding of an ancestor's military career. These records detail officers by regiment, rank and seniority, offering a detailed snapshot of the officer corps at any given time. |
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Over 10 Million Individuals added to Residential and Trade Directories 12 April 2024![]() Our latest release contains over 10 million new individuals recorded in directories from the first two decades of the 20th Century. This virtual book shelf stacked with volumes from the early 1900s to 1929 includes publications from all over the United Kingdom and Ireland. These directories are filled with listings of people, their addresses and details of the places they lived in. Other directories list businesses and offer a fascinating glimpse into ancestors from this time. |