Genealogy

Search for your family history in this compilation of records relating to slavery and enslaved individuals, including baptismal records, runaway ads, ship manifests, emancipation documents, and more. The collection is rapidly expanding and connecting records from different sources to deepen the public’s understanding of the transatlantic slave trade and restore once-anonymous individuals’ identities.

A collection of resources and guides to conducting genealogical research for African American ancestors.

Find millions of primary sources about your ancestors who lived in London from 1690-1800.

Learn more about your family’s history with MyHeritage Library Edition.

MyHeritage contains billions of historical records from around the world, including:

• Decades of U.S. and U.K. census data
• 5 billion family tree profiles
• Over 600 million photos including historical and gravestone images
• Comprehensive military records, immigration records and passenger lists
• Various legal and personal documents including citizenship records, guides, government records and wills

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