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!
The Birrell Surname
Read about the Birrell Surname and where it comes from...
31 October 2022
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Researching an ancestor’s job
Read about the top 5 sources for researching your ancestor's job
29 September 2022
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The MARSHALL Surname
Learn about the origins and the meaning of the Marshall surname ...
1 September 2022
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Using Scottish Monumental Inscriptions
Use Scottish monumental inscriptions to complete your ancestor's life story. Find out about them and how to locate them...
3 August 2022
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Map Your Ancestors – Using Old Maps
Find out how old maps can help your Scottish family history research and may break down those tricky brick walls.
1 July 2022
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Behind the MacLellan Scottish Surname
Following on from my last blog on the Henderson surname, here is my latest blog on the MacLellan surname.
31 May 2022
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How to Research Your Family History
In the latest article of the series - here are my 5 top tips to avoid mistakes when you are researching your family history.
2 May 2022
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Henderson Surname
Do you have a Scottish Henderson in your family tree? Do you want to know more about the history of ...
1 March 2022
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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.