I am looking for my family?

Question

i am trying to trace my family back but all the sites i have tried charge me. is there one that will not charge me to find out?

Answer 1

Shereen I AM YOUR FATHER!!!!! YOU ARE MY SON!!!!

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

No sorry, they all charge. I use this one, it`s £14-95 but no time limit in credits

http://www.rootsuk.com/

Genes reunited is ok but time limit on credits 7 days !

Answer 4

Notes I have saved from previous answers, which I hope will help when I finally get down to my own research  (and apologies for any duplicated sites listed)   -  

http://pilot.familysearch.org

It is FREE

Kimberly Powell at About.com is very informative for beginners. She lists her top 10 websites for researching and much more. Check her out.

you can try www.rootsweb.com, www.tribalpages.com, www.myheritage.com, and www.familysearch.com

www.cyndislist.com is a very helpful site that you will want to visit as it has links to a lot of helpful sites.

Go to www.familysearch.com (also .org) and downloaded their free genealogy program. Its free and easy to use. It actually helps you organize your information and gives you a better picture of where and what to do next. Later on, you may choose to buy one of the other genealogy programs

Assuming they emigrated from Europe, start with Ellis Island and the Battery Conservancy sites:

http://www.ellisisland.org

http://www.castlegarden.org

Free sites: there are several to choose from. Start with:

http://www.searchforancestors.com/...

http://www.censusrecords.net/?o_xid=2739...

http://www.usgenweb.com/

http://www.census.gov/

http://www.ukgenweb.com/

http://www.archives.gov/

http://www.accessgenealogy.com/...

Answer 5

why dont you ask some of your family members.  

Answer 6

good luck

Answer 7

Try this site run by the Church of the Latter Day Saints (Mormons). It's FREE.

http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default....

Also, some public libraries have subscriptions to Ancestry.com that you can use for free. Good luck.

Answer 8

411

Answer 9

If you have surnames and/or places, you might just try a general Google search. You might find family sites related to your kin that way.

Answer 10

No, they all charge now. Ancestry.com had free access until about a year ago. It can get quite expensive at around £7 per month to access the searchable records online. However, can you imagine the cost of scanning in each page of each register since 1837. The fees charged just about cover this service. However, if you are serious and have some free time to do this search you should be able to get a lot done in a month. Even when you have found what you think is a relative in the index you won't be able to find out for sure without buying a copy birth certificate. That's when it starts to get costly. Also, sign up to genesreunited.com. Build your family tree and you'll be suprised how many possible relatives will get in touch.

Answer 11

It obviousley dosent mean that much 2 u?????

Answer 12

If you’re just getting started, before beginning an on-line search, gather up all the information you can from family members about your family history so you can narrow your search.  A great site to help you begin  learning how to research and organize the information you collect and gather is   http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Fa...  

There are many genealogical sites that are free.  One thing you should remember about the information you find that others have compiled is – you must research the historical records for yourself for accuracy.  The compilers’ may have just copied what others have found.  Make sure the information is correct by viewing official documents, i.e., marriage, birth, census records, etc. yourself.  Here are some very good free sites:

http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default....  FamilySearch.org is a non-profit service sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  You can also download free software that will help you keep your family tree organized.

http://usgenweb.org/.  This site has been created by a group of volunteers that are committed to keep genealogy free and have provided a website for genealogical research in every county and state in the United States.

http://rwguide.rootsweb.ancestry.com/.  RootsWeb is also a great site.  It’s funded by Ancestry.com.  It provides links to ton’s of additional sites as well.    

http://www.ellisisland.org/genealogy/ind... . Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.  Genealogy Learning Center.  This site has also has some great getting started tips and free downloadable charts and forms.  

http://www.cyndislist.com/.  Cindy’s List has just about everything from A to Z.  I would highly recommend visiting this site.  

http://www.myheritage.com/. Is free, private and secure.  You can create a web site, build and save a family tree, share photos and videos and much more.

http://www.geni.com/home. You can build your family tree and invite others to join via email and expand your tree.  You can add photo’s and video’s.  

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi...  You can search for cemetery records.  Pictures of actual headstones with names and burial dates are available for numerous cemeteries. Additional information is often provided.

Answer 13

i don't know I'm looking for one too

Answer 14

try ancestry.com