Family History Blogs and Stories
Keep up to date with my latest family history blogs, tips and news from the world of Scottish Genealogy as well as a little more of me, Sarah!
Latest Scottish Genealogy News
Here is the latest Scottish genealogy news from Unlock Your Past: Virtual Conferences: The world’s largest family history event, RootsTech, ...
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The Morrison Surname
Do you have a Morrison in your family tree? Where does the surname Morrison originate from?
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All About Dollar
Dollar family and town: For the family historians, you may belong to the Dollar family or perhaps your ancestors came ...
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Latest Genealogy News
Here is the latest genealogy news from Unlock Your Past in Scotland: Access to ScotlandsPeople Records: ScotlandsPeople Centre in Edinburgh ...
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9 Steps to a Successful Virtual Family Reunion
The impact of Covid 19 is testing everyone, re-adjusting the way we live. Social distancing and self-isolation mean that we ...
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Moncreiffe Family Surname
(2-3 minutes read) The surname Moncrieffe or Moncreiffe is one of the oldest Perthshire family surnames. I had the honour ...
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Use the Scottish naming pattern to help your research
(1-2 minutes read) Here are some hints and tips on how to use the Scottish naming pattern for your family ...
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Origins of the Smith Surname
Do you have a Smith in your family? Did your Scottish Smith emigrate to North Carolina, Canada or even South ...
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About Sarah
Sarah is the founder of Unlock Your Past. She is an accredited and registered genealogist with the Association of Scottish Genealogists and Archivists and the Register of Qualified Genealogists. With over 15 years of experience, she can help unlock your past.