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Tell Us Your Story
Choose your package and share what you know about your family. This can be a name, a place, a photograph or simply a question.
Quick and easy online form
How It Works
SIMPLE STEPS. A MEANINGFUL STORY.
We make it easy to uncover your British roots. From your first question to a beautifully presented report, here's how the journey works.
Real people. Real places. Your story.
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THE PROCESS
Four Simple Steps
A clear, guided process from start to finish.
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We Do the Research
We explore trusted historical records, archives and resources to uncover your ancestors, their lives and the places they lived.
Careful research using trusted sources
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We Bring It to Life
We turn the discoveries into a beautifully designed family history, combining records, maps, imagery and historical context.
Thoughtfully presented and easy to explore
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You Receive Your Story
Your finished digital report is delivered directly to you, ready to read, share and treasure for generations.
Delivered digitally and ready to enjoy
FROM YOUR FIRST DETAILS TO A STORY MADE TO KEEP
Every discovery adds another piece to the story.
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AFTER YOU ORDER
What Happens Next?
FROM YOUR DETAILS TO YOUR FAMILY STORY
Once your order is placed, we'll guide you through everything we need to begin. Then the research starts and your family's story begins to take shape.
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Complete Your Questionnaire
We'll ask for the information you already know, along with any names, dates, places, documents or photographs that may help us begin.
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Your Research Begins
We follow the evidence through historical records and trusted sources, building the picture carefully rather than simply collecting names.
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We Build Your Story
Your discoveries are brought together with records, places, maps, imagery and historical context in your My British Roots report.
FINALLY
Your Story Arrives
Your completed digital family history is delivered to you, ready to explore, share with your family and keep for generations.
You're not left wondering
If we need clarification or additional information during the research, we'll get in touch.
FOLLOWING THE EVIDENCE
What We Research
THE RECORDS THAT HELP REVEAL A LIFE
Every family story is different. We follow the evidence wherever it leads, drawing on historical records, maps and local sources to uncover the people, places and moments behind your family tree.
Census Records
Households, relationships, occupations and the places your ancestors called home.
Births, Marriages & Deaths
Key life events that help us connect generations and build the family story.
Parish Records
Baptisms, marriages and burials that can take the story beyond civil registration.
Homes & Places
Addresses, villages, towns and communities that put your ancestors back on the map.
Work & Occupations
Jobs and industries that can reveal more about everyday life and social history.
Military Records
Where relevant and available, service records can reveal remarkable details about an ancestor's life.
Newspapers & Archives
Local stories, notices and archival discoveries that can add detail beyond names and dates.
Maps & Local History
Historical maps and local context help us understand the world your ancestors knew.
A name becomes a person. A place becomes home.
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THE DIFFERENCE
More Than Just Names
You don't just have a family tree. You have a story.
A family tree tells you who came before you. We want to help you understand more of their world.
By bringing together people, places, historical records and context, we turn the research into a family history designed to be explored, shared and passed on.
Their world becomes part of your story.
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WE BRING THE PIECES TOGETHER
The People
Discover the ancestors behind the names and begin to understand the lives they lived.
The Places
Find the villages, towns, streets and communities your family once called home.
The Records
See the historical evidence that helps reconnect you with the lives of your ancestors.
Their World
Explore historical and local context that helps place your family's story in its time.
THE RESULT
A Family History Made to Keep
Not simply a list of names and dates, but a beautifully presented record of your family's history that you can return to, share with the people you love and preserve for the next generation.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before we begin uncovering your family story.
How many generations do you research?
The scope depends on the package you choose and the records available. Your package description explains the typical research scope.
Can I upgrade to a larger package later?
Yes. If your research uncovers a story you'd like to explore further, you can choose a more extensive research package.
How long does it take?
Your estimated turnaround will be shown with your package. Research times can vary depending on the complexity of the family and the availability of historical records.
Is this a digital product?
Yes. Your completed family-history report is delivered digitally, making it easy to read, save and share with your family.
What will I receive?
You will receive a beautifully designed digital family-history report bringing together the records, discoveries, places and stories uncovered during your research.
Do you research outside the UK?
My British Roots specialises in British family history. Where a family story connects Britain with another country, overseas records may sometimes form part of the research where appropriate and available.
