UK National Archives

The National Archives was formed in April 2003 by bringing together the Public Record Office and the Historical Manuscripts Commission. This site provides information about genealogical research in the United Kingdom, including the 1901 census, family fact sheets which provide details on tracing an ancestor, and research information leaflets. Records available online include the 1901 and 1911 Census for England and Wales, and probate wills from 1384 to 1858. Initial searches are free but charges apply for viewing records.