2026: More to explore.
More to discover.

2026: More to explore. More to discover.

Get ready for our most exciting year yet. With new records, smarter search support, and more powerful features, we’ll help you uncover the stories your ancestors would have loved you to know.

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All the features you need
to find every branch of your tree

All the features you need
to find every branch of your tree

This is the year you hit your stride with family history. We’ve got a whole suite of innovative resources that make finding what you need faster and easier than ever before.
Think: Quicker finds, richer storytelling, and more moments of “look what I found.”

Your discovery guides

Card Catalogue

Our Card Catalogue turns a single keyword into a treasure trove of records.

Our Card Catalogue turns a single keyword into a treasure trove of records.

Your discovery guides

Ancestry Hints

Just a few details are all it takes to unlock generations of connections with Hints—your essential guide through family history.

Your discovery guides

Record Collections

We've digitised over 60 billion records and photographs—so you can uncover your family’s story with ease.

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Your discovery guides

Face Match

Who are the people in that family photo you found? Face Match can help you work it out.

Who are the people in that family photo you found? Face Match can help you work it out.

New

Your discovery guides

Record Image Zoom

See every detail without leaving the page. Simply hover over a record to open a clear, full preview.

Your discovery guides

Document Transcription

That letter your great-grandparent wrote—the one you can barely read—now comes to life.

Your preservation tools

Tree Builder

Build your family tree in minutes with our easy-to-use tool.

Your preservation tools

Ancestry Memories

Upload photos and audio directly from your phone to create your very own personal archive.

Your preservation tools

Tree Rating

Wondering how accurate your tree really is? Get a score from 1–10 that shows where you stand.

Your preservation tools

Audio Storytelling

Preserve the small details— and the sound of their voice. Now you can record grandma talking about her childhood, capturing the stories that shaped your family.

Your preservation tools

Photo Scanning & Colourisation

Scan, upload and organise your personal pictures to your tree, and then bring them to life with our advanced technology.

Featured Records

Your next discovery is just a record away

Your next discovery is just a record away

Every name, date, and document has the power to unlock a new chapter of your family’s past. And with billions of historical records— spanning generations, regions, and life moments—Ancestry gives you unmatched access to the details that bring your story to life.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHT: MEMORIES

Keep the moments,
share the memories

Keep the moments,
share the memories

Every photo, letter, and voice tells part of your family history. With Ancestry, you can easily preserve it all—scan old documents, upload precious photos and recordings, and save them to your family tree to be remembered, shared and passed on.

Coming soon

Coming soon

Unlock the next chapter:
What’s coming in 2026

Unlock the next chapter:
What’s coming in 2026

Join the millions of Ancestry members
making discoveries today

Join the millions of Ancestry members making discoveries today

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Access to premium global records, including UK parish registers dating back over 500 years
Unlimited access to over 30 billion global records on Ancestry
Census records from around the world
Trace your family with international census, birth, military records and more
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Get Ancestry Hints to help guide your exploration
Enjoy effortless searching with advanced tools
Decode family documents, save voice notes and preserve memories
Connect with other members through our messaging app
View other users’ trees, photos and stories

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