So how did the search start. I started with just simple stuff, how much did I know about my immediate family and what did living members know about the past lines of family. This alone can build a good foundation of the family tree to continue the search from. Where possible try to obtain accurate dates for births, marriages and deaths. For UK families the registers of Births,Marriages and Deaths can help in the search and copies of Certificates can be requested (for a fee). Marriage Certificates also show occupations and this can add to the depth of knowledge about family members.
Parish records of Burials and Christenings can help but not all people are buried and not all people are christened so be aware this will leave gaps
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