Families Unearthed

You have reached FamiliesUnearthed.com, a site to list your family history, and to help you in your search for your ancestors and other family members.

Here are a few genealogy resources that will help you in your searching.

Genealogy Searching

• Search this Site - search the pages and databases of this website
• Genelaogy Search Engine - a search of selected genealogy sites on the net.
• Genealogy Search Tips: A few ideas to start you on your way to finding all about your ancestors.
• Tips for Seaching Online.

Getting Started

The first step is the most important step [more]

Name Resources

• Some nationalities and cultures use specific naming conventions that can help you in your search for family members [more]
• Name Abbreviations - a list of some common and uncommon shorthand versions of names
• Nicknames - if your ancestor used a nickname, you may be looking for the wrong name. See this comprehensive list of nicknames.

families online

Here are the four families that I am linked to, and the genealogy web pages that are on this site in more detail.

• Mason Family - from Victoria, Australia
• Wood Family - from Yorkshire, England and Victoria Australia
• Reilly Family - from Perth, Western Australia
• Lagana Family - from Perth, Western Australia

Census Dates

If you are aware of the date that the English census was conducted, it can help in determining the correct date of birth [more]