Trace your family

Get help and advice from groups specialising in genealogy and family history here

A brilliant portal for North East genealogy sites with links to archives, registrars, societies and more

Although not 100% dedicated to family history, the local history society will provide a useful tool and way of discovering more about the industries and past of Cleveland

Reproductions of comparatively rare books, ssential tools for research into local and genealogical history

Find information on the census and migration, and births, marriages and deaths

GENUKI aims to serve as a "virtual reference library" of genealogical information that is of particular relevance to the UK & Ireland

Find out about the huge range of services available to you, including local history

Free section dedicated to family history and genealogy available here

If you want to find out if your family has a coat of arms, try this site

Find links to genealogy groups throughout county Durham, including a surname search and a mailing list for people interested in family history