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=== Where to access Ancestry.co.uk === | === Where to access Ancestry.co.uk === | ||
Many public libraries have a subscription to Ancestry.com that you may use as a patron of their library. The Family History Library and larger regional family history centers also have subscriptions. An individual may purchase their own subscription directly from Ancestry.com. | Many public libraries have a subscription to Ancestry.com that you may use as a patron of their library. The Family History Library and larger regional family history centers also have subscriptions. An individual may purchase their own subscription directly from Ancestry.com. | ||
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== What is available on Ancestry.co.uk for England == | == What is available on Ancestry.co.uk for England == | ||
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==== Tips for searching the English census on Ancestry.co.uk ==== | ==== Tips for searching the English census on Ancestry.co.uk ==== | ||
Although the [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/rectype/census/uk/default.aspx?o_iid=35891&o_lid=35891&offerid=0%3a21318%3a0 U.K. Census search] page | Although the [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/rectype/census/uk/default.aspx?o_iid=35891&o_lid=35891&offerid=0%3a21318%3a0 U.K. Census search] page allows you to search across all years of the English census, you will usually get better results by searching the particular census year. You can do this by scrolling down the page and selecting the census for an individual year. | ||
There is no one “right way” to search. The most important thing is to not give up if you don't find your ancestor right away, and try many different approaches to finding them. Here are some suggestions. | There is no one “right way” to search. The most important thing is to not give up if you don't find your ancestor right away, and try many different approaches to finding them. Here are some suggestions. | ||
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Ancestry also boasts a modest collection of indexes to [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=3257&p=3251&categoryFilterID=36&showPaging=true probate records]. | Ancestry also boasts a modest collection of indexes to [http://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=3257&p=3251&categoryFilterID=36&showPaging=true probate records]. | ||
Taking time to visit this site will definitely aid you in the search for your English ancestors. | Taking time to visit this site will definitely aid you in the search for your English ancestors. | ||
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