My family is from Ireland.
2006-10-18 09:00:29 · 6 answers · asked by SweetSid 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
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How To Begin Tracing Your Family Tree
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Guide to Tracing your Family Tree
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2006-10-18 14:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by numbat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't necessarily need software to work on your family tree, however there will be money spent somewhere along the line in obtaining copies of documents and so on. Look into free software (I use GRAMPS under Linux for my genealogy, so I'll leave it to someone else to find you Windows stuff), and start interviewing your oldest relatives (now before it's too late) about what they know about the family.
Use something like the link below to record information until you're comfortable with a computer program. Also, tape record or video tape conversations you have with your older relatives.
2006-10-18 09:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by calliope320 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family is from Ireland too. Well When I started having children I just started their tree. I talk to relatives (some are old and forget things so I confirm with another relative) then you just trace them back. I really didnt think mine would be long, but now that I have worked on it for a few years I have gone back 3 generations. The software does help, but you can also research your sir name online and it will give you an idea of people you can be related to.
Good luck.(Luck of the Irish)
2006-10-18 09:04:39 · answer #3 · answered by cecilia m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by asking questions of your relatives. I've put together a pretty extensive family tree merely by asking relatives for who they remembered and paying attention at family gatherings. My grandparents and my Mother were wonderful sources. There are some genealolgy sites that are free and you can still dig thru archives in specific citys (if they are known) for old birth records and such.
2006-10-18 09:03:04 · answer #4 · answered by Skullchick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some free resources online at http://www.rootsweb.com . This is the free version of ancestry.com. Another option is to talk to the older members of your family and ask about parents, siblings, etc. You might also be able to find some resources at your local library. Happy root tracing!!
2006-10-18 09:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by iuneedscoachknight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start in archives section of library under census info bring a pencil and lots of paper, theres a lot of cross referenced info
2006-10-18 09:04:44 · answer #6 · answered by robert r 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋