Places sit at the heart of family history. They shape the work people did, the opportunities they had, and the communities they belonged to. This section brings together all known residences, from rural hamlets to industrial towns and major cities.
Most of my ancestors come from England and Wales, with strong clusters around Liverpool, London, North-East England, and the North Wales coast. Some families crossed borders — from Ireland, France, and mainland Europe — while others migrated much farther, settling in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
You can use the map and table below to explore where people lived, moved, and sometimes returned to across the last two centuries.