International family history resources including UK census, birth, marriage and death records, telephone directories and newspapers.
You can only use this service on our library computers.
Complete collection of census records from 1841 to 1911 and other records including births, marriages and deaths, migration and passenger lists, military records and probate indexes.
You can only use this service on our library computers.
Use the Times newspaper to find birth and death notices and what was happening on the day your ancestors were born. You can search the full text, adverts and pictures, and print pages in their original format
Directory of influential people from around the world from 1897 onwards, written by the people featured in the directory.
Subscription-based searchable index of births, marriages and deaths for England and Wales from 1837 to 2004.
Search the names of 32 million people who were alive in England and Wales on 31 March 1901. Buy vouchers to view individual records in our libraries.
The complete 1911 Census for England and Wales is now available online. At the time of the count, some women boycotted the census in protest at the government's refusal to grant women the vote.
Our libraries and archives offer lots of resources to help you trace your ancestors, including books and original documents. Read our advice and search our collections by visiting the links below:
Our extensive list of useful websites including Genuki and the Church of Latter Day Saints.
Includes the national Federation of Family History Societies as well as local groups in Sussex, Eastbourne, Hastings and Rother.
Wide range of family history links, arranged by themes such as occupations and countries.
Search for your family's birth, marriage and death notices plus announcements including engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, congratulations and obituaries.
East Sussex County Council