A Guide to Tracing Your Family History
During the last three centuries, hundreds of thousands of people left Ulster
(the six counties of Northern Ireland plus the three border counties of Monaghan, Cavan and Donegal
in the Republic of Ireland) to seek new lives around the world.
They included hundreds of thousands of Scots Irish Presbyterians who settled in North America from the early 18th century and great numbers of Irish Catholics who emigrated there in subsequent centuries. Many left for other countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada.
Today, many descendants of these Ulster migrants are returning to these shores to find out more about their roots. They are joined by many local people whose curiosity about their ancestors is just as great.
- What are the search options?
- Where can I find information about my ancestors?
- What information would be helpful when searching for my ancestors?
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