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There are literally hundreds of books of interest to family historians ranging from introductory beginner guides to highly specialised publications focusing on a particular aspect of genealogical research.

This section of the web site lists books we recommend in the following categories:

Beginners

• Books ideally suited to those who are just starting to trace their ancestors

Military Ancestors

• Books aimed at helping tracing ancestors who served in the forces in peacetime or war

Occupations

• Books geared to providing help in tracing ancestors engaged in particular occupations such as agricultural labourers, lawyers, merchant seaman, etc.

Record Keeping

• Books on organising and writing up your family history

• Reference books covering genealogical terminology, surname origins, National Archive sources, translating latin documents, interpreting old handwriting, etc.

• Books focusing on genealogical sources within specific regions of England and Wales

Religious Groups

• Books covering ancestral records connected with specific religious groups or denominations (Jews, Salvation Army, Baptists, Congregationalists, etc.)

Research Guides

• Research guides covering a wide range of areas such as DNA, census returns, wills, tracing living relatives, heraldry, migration and the like

• Books focusing on ancestors associated with particular social groups (paupers, nobility, working class, etc.)